The Child Tax Credit and Payments to Parents and Caregivers The expanded federal child tax credit will begin direct payments to parents on July 15, 2021. Learn more about these payments to parents and caregivers. Read More
Five Ways Child Welfare Agencies Can Empower Young People The Annie E. Casey Foundation and young people with experience in foster care identify five ways that child welfare leaders can help empower the youth they serve. Read More
Motivational Interviewing Technology Helps Youth Experiencing Homelessness Covenant House New York employs a tool called motivational interviewing to help residents more readily embrace change. Read More
Reengaging Students Who Lost Their Way During the Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, young people across the nation disengaged from middle and high school. Read about a new resource hub devoted to helping these youth get their academic careers back on track. Read More
Resources for Juvenile Probation Reform A roundup of resources, produced or funded by the Casey Foundation, that provide key tips, tools and recommendations for transforming juvenile probation. Review the collection. Read More
Webinar on the Pandemic’s Impact on Young Parents With Foster Care Experience The Casey Foundation will hold a webinar on June 29, 2021, to share themes, findings and implications from a study focused on the voices of 23 young parents who are in or have recently experienced foster care. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Scan of Community-Based Juvenile Diversion Initiatives The Casey Foundation is requesting proposals for a national scan identifying approaches that enable young people in trouble with the law to be diverted from formal justice system involvement. Read More
Definitions of Common LGBTQ Concepts and Terms This post defines some common terms — and promotes the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language — to enhance the ability of social workers, educators, foster parents and others to support LGBTQ youth, serve as their advocates and help them thrive. Read More
Jonathan Reckford on Housing’s Role in Strengthening Families and Communities In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton chats with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity. Listen to learn about America’s broken housing landscape, how we got here and the vital role that housing plays in creating successful families and communities. Read More
Applications Welcomed for 2022–2024 Casey Children and Family Fellowship The Casey Foundation is seeking applications for its signature Children and Family Fellowship, an executive leadership program designed to give more child- and family-serving professionals the confidence and competence to lead system reforms and community change initiatives. Read More
