Tracking Credit Health — and the Role Race Plays — During the COVID-19 Pandemic During COVID-19, credit health improved, but Americans of color still lag behind white peers on key financial metrics. Read more. Read More
Young People and Child Welfare Leaders Partner in South Carolina A new youth advisory council is partnering with South Carolina’s Department of Social Services to improve the lives of kids and families. Learn more. Read More
New Fact Sheet Helps States Identify Youth Eligible for Pandemic Relief A new fact sheet helps states identify older youth eligible for federal stimulus aid, providing relief for those in or aging out of foster care. Read More
New Tool Helps Juvenile Justice Leaders Assess Readiness for Probation Transformation Attention juvenile justice leaders: Curious if your agency is ready for probation transformation? There’s now a tool for that. 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
States Spending Little on Prevention Services, Survey Finds A survey finds child welfare funds prioritize out-of-home placements over prevention. Learn how agencies can evaluate spending for better outcomes. Read More
Foundation Seeks Proposals for Youth Engagement Strategy Design The Casey Foundation seeks proposals for research on youth engagement in juvenile justice. Learn more about the RFP process. Read More
Juvenile Justice Is Smaller, but More Unequal, After First Year of COVID-19 Despite a historic drop in youth detention in 2020, racial and ethnic disparities in who gets detained remains unchanged, the Casey Foundation finds. Read More
Making Work-Based Learning Happen A Casey-funded report explores how workforce development organizations create quality work-based learning opportunities for young adults. Read More
Working Effectively With Young People Requires Authentic Partnerships A Youth Voice and Power Summit hosted Feb. 22 featured mayors and young leaders who spoke about effectively working with youth. Watch the event. Read More
