Three Key Elements of Quality Work-Based Learning Programs for Young Adults A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation identifies key elements of quality work-based learning programs for youth and young adults. Read More
Children’s Bureau Advises Agencies to Provide Supportive Care for LGBTQ Youth The U.S. Children’s Bureau advises agencies to ensure that their services and programs for LGBTQ youth are “gender-affirming, caring and supportive.” Read More
Casey Partners with First Focus to Create State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center for Child Welfare The Casey Foundation is creating a nonpartisan center to support policy advocates in reforming child welfare systems for children and families. Read More
Healing-Centered Approaches in Juvenile Justice Tanya Washington discusses the role of healing in fostering safe communities and helping young people with justice-system involvement thrive. Read more. Read More
Podcast Connects Foster Youth to Listeners and Authentic Opportunities to Drive Change Through the FosterStrong podcast, current and former foster youth share their stories of trauma and triumph as a means of reclaiming their narratives. Read More
Baltimore’s Promise Launches Expanded Career Pathways Program CareerBound is a new school-to-career pipeline for young Baltimoreans. Learn about the initiative. Read More
Home-Visiting Program Shows Benefits for Young Justice-Involved Mothers Parenting in the juvenile justice system is tough, but home-visiting programs can make a lasting difference for mothers and their children. Read More
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the Role of American Cities in Building a Better Future Lisa Hamilton and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer talk about America’s cities, challenges, driving change and helping kids and families. Read More
1.7 Million More Children Live in Low-Income Working Families Today Than in Midst of Great Recession The 2015 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows recovery left many behind. Policies supporting both kids and parents can help more families share in prosperity. Read More
Meet the First Chief Equity and Social Justice Officer for Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Public Schools hired Tauheedah Baker-Jones as its first chief equity and social justice officer to address historic disparities in the district. Read More
