Causes of and Solutions to the Student Debt Crisis Understand the history of America’s student debt crisis, who is hurt most and ways public and private entities can take action. Read More
What Is Diversion in Juvenile Justice? Diversion holds youth accountable without resorting to legal sanctions, court oversight or the threat of confinement. Learn more about juvenile diversion programs here. Read More
A Profile of Youth and Young Adults in Atlanta This profile examines the well-being of youth and young adults in Atlanta — covering poverty, education and health. Read now. Read More
Understanding the Children of Immigrant Families Explore data on children in immigrant families. Learn information to help shape policies and build a brighter future for all. Read More
Resources to Help Young Parents Thrive Young parents have been hit especially hard by the economic turmoil spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Review a list of resources that aim to assist practitioners and stakeholders in supporting young parents. Read More
50-State Data Report Confirms Urgent Need to Make Game-Changing Expanded Child Tax Credit Permanent As the federal government launched a new website for parents and caregivers eligible for an expanded child tax credit, the Casey Foundation released a 50-state data report that argues for making the expansion permanent. Read More
Act and Adapt A DePaul University professor is expanding the use of Act and Adapt, a program that identifies middle schoolers in Chicago’s public school system who show signs of depression or anxiety and offers resources to help. Read More
Parental Involvement vs. Parental Engagement With parental involvement, parents participate in school-led activities, but with family engagement, they are empowered to bring ideas and take ownership. Read More
Tips to Attract and Keep Young Workers Today’s labor market demands that employers cultivate an environment that meets the needs of young workers. A new report provides guidance and best practices. Read More
Get Involved: Advocates for Change in Juvenile Justice Check out our list of organizations advancing juvenile justice reform and join the movement advocating for youth justice today. Read More