Supporting English Language Learners A growing number of children live in immigrant families in the U.S. This post offers resources for English language learners and their families. Read More
Advocates Seek School Success Strategies for Youth in Foster Care Two years ago, Jim Casey Young Fellows Scentrellis Dixon and Shimaine Quimbley launched a youth group to support foster kids’ academic success. Read more. Read More
A Vital Records Win for Hawaii’s Young People in Foster Care Young advocates are leading Hawaii’s push to deliver vital records to 18-year-olds in foster care, setting them up for self-sufficiency. Learn more. Read More
Families Are Seen and Heard in New Child Welfare Podcast A new podcast highlights youth and parents impacted by child welfare — sharing experiences and exploring solutions to empower and unite families. Read More
Entrepreneur-backed Assets Fund Draws $17.5 Million in New Commitments The Aspen Institute and the Microfinance Impact Collaborative have announced $17.5 million in support for the Entrepreneur Backed Assets Fund. Read More
Atlanta Youth Seek to Survey Peers About Economic Opportunities and Obstacles Five young leaders in Southwest Atlanta launched a study to explore peers’ education, career goals and the barriers they face. Learn more. Read More
Infographic Highlights Trends in Youth Incarceration Over Three Decades A new infographic from the Casey Foundation leverages new federal data to present key trends in youth incarceration over the last three decades. Read More
Building Evidence Through Trusting Relationships Among Latino and Black Youth and Adults in Washington, D.C. To build evidence of what works to help youth succeed, the Casey Foundation supports an evaluation of an intensive mentoring and case management program. Read More
Youth Detention Use Reaches Highest Level in 19 Months Juvenile detention peaked at a 19-month high on October 1, 2021, yet remains 22% lower than pre-pandemic levels (Mar. 1, 2020). Learn more. Read More
Healing Circles Help New Jersey Youth in Custody New Jersey’s Juvenile Justice Commission has a new strategy — healing circles — to break the cycle of recidivism and violence for young people. Read more. Read More
