How Employment Programs and Lawmakers Can Support Youth Mental Health A new report funded by the Casey Foundation provides insights into young workers’ mental health and how employment programs and policymakers can act. Read More
New Legislation Supports Child Care in Maryland Maryland parents and child care providers will get expanded aid through new legislation, ensuring easier access and financial relief. Read More
Five Keys to Boosting Employment for Youth With Justice System Involvement A report looks at promoting jobs and workforce development for youth with justice system involvement. Read about the report. Read More
Village of Wisdom Transforms Classrooms into Equitable Learning Spaces Village of Wisdom is building evidence that adding cultural relevance to learning leads to better academic achievement for kids of color. Read more. Read More
PAYA Gives Nearly $3 Million to Expand Youth Apprenticeships The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) has awarded nearly $3 million to support 17 partners across the country that will expand high-quality apprenticeship programs for young adults. Read More
Derek Douglas on How the University of Chicago Supports Local Kids and Families Anchor institutions can boost local economies. Derek Douglas shares how they can also better support kids and families in the communities they serve. Read More
Ke’Nekt Cooperative Backs Atlanta’s Black Businesses Learn how Ke'Nekt Cooperative helped Black-owned businesses experiencing hard times and encouraged civic engagement. Read More
Journal Spotlights Casey’s Vision for Transforming Juvenile Probation An issue of the American Probation and Parole Association Journal focuses on juvenile probation. The Casey Foundation assisted in this effort. Read More
Integrating Executive-Skills Building Into Workforce Programs The Casey Foundation funds insights on workforce development, focusing on executive skills to help young people set goals, plan and follow through. Read More
New Interactive Map Tackles Debt in America Today The Urban Institute has launched an interactive map that puts the pervasiveness of America’s modern debt epidemic on full display. Read More
