Florida Requires Child Welfare System to Teach Youth in Foster Care Their Rights A Florida law requires child welfare professionals to teach young people in foster care about the laws that protect their rights. Read more. Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Young Parents With Foster Care Experience A new webinar from the Annie E. Casey Foundation examines five ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected young parents with experience in foster care. Read More
South Carolina to Boost Financial Assistance for Kinship Caregivers In South Carolina, kinship caregivers can soon apply for financial support to help cover the costs of raising children. Read about KinGAP. Read More
YouthWorks Creates Leadership Opportunities for Young Workers In Baltimore, a workforce development program for young people is prioritizing placement in leadership roles. Get the details. Read More
Food Banks Demonstrate the Power of Community Engagement for Results A year after adopting Results Count, two food banks on opposite sides of the country have used the approach to advance and improve their strategies. Read More
Hunger a Harsh Reality for 14 Million Children Nationwide Across the nation, 19% of kids — 14 million children total — experienced food insecurity in 2015. Read More
Mentors Build Meaningful Connections With Youth in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s Credible Messenger Initiative pairs youth with mentors who’ve had similar experiences and are trained to offer support. Read more. Read More
The Importance of Youth Advocacy Watch a recent panel discussion — featuring LEAP fellows and leaders — on the importance of engaging youth in shaping policies that affect them. Read More
Youth Justice Community Collaborative Launches in Albuquerque The Albuquerque Justice for Youth Community Collaborative, backed by the Casey Foundation, helps shape futures for youth affected by the justice system. Read More
How the Informal Housing Market Deepens Racial Inequities in Baltimore A new report highlights how informal homebuying markets in Baltimore disadvantage buyers and worsen racial inequities for low-income families. Read More
