Casey Selects 16 Organizations to Train Juvenile Justice Staff on the Frontlines The Casey Foundation chose 16 juvenile justice agencies and organizations to conduct professional development aimed at diversion and fair justice options. Read More
Urban Alliance: Connecting Youth of Color With Internship Opportunities Urban Alliance places low-income high school seniors in paid internships — forging a path to quality jobs in the future. Learn more. Read More
Enhancing Conversations Between Employers and Workforce Professionals A Casey-funded report explores conversations between workforce professionals and employers about job and training opportunities for young people. Read More
Report: The Pitfalls of Group Placements and Value of Prevention and Family Care A report urges child welfare systems to end group placements and recommends evidence-based, family-focused alternatives. Learn more. Read More
Tool Kit Shows Apprenticeship Programs How to Advance Equity A toolkit highlights how apprenticeships can create equitable opportunities for marginalized youth and young adults in education and workforce systems. Read More
Providing Internet Access to Communities of Color in Baltimore In Baltimore, many Black families face a digital divide. Elev8 is tackling this by supporting youth in remote learning and programming. Learn more. Read More
Strategies for Child Welfare Leaders Facing Post-COVID Budget Cuts COVID-19’s economic fallout is cutting social service funding. Watch a webinar on how child welfare agencies can manage these fiscal challenges. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Juvenile Probation Research Projects The Annie E. Casey Foundation is requesting proposals for two research projects that will inform efforts to transform juvenile probation. Learn more about these proposals. Read More
Number and Share of Kids Without Health Insurance Jump in Pre-Pandemic Report The numbers on U.S. kids without health insurance worsened in 2019 — even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Get the data details. Read More
Modest Progress on Child Poverty Preceded the COVID-19 Pandemic In 2019, 12 million children nationwide — 17% of America’s kids — were living in poverty. See how this statistic has changed over the years. Read More
