More than 20% of U.S. Kids Have Not Had Preventative Dental Care Healthy teeth support kids’ self-esteem, nutrition and health — but the chance of having excellent dental health varies widely across the country. Read More
Adapting the Model: Successful Two-Generation Program Sheds its Residential Approach A new Casey-funded study raises key questions — and insights — about scaling two-generation programs for single moms and their children. Learn more. Read More
Report: Philanthropy Must Invest in Grassroots Movements in Atlanta Grassroots groups and local leaders are tackling Atlanta’s racial wealth gap, but more philanthropic support is needed, a new report finds. Read more. Read More
Meet the 2017 JDAI Distinguished System Leadership Award Winners Toni Carter, Lisa Garry and Kurt Wolf earned the JDAI award for driving juvenile justice reform through data and partnerships. Read more. Read More
Embracing Sector Strategies: Workforce Boards Share Lessons Workforce development boards in five states share lessons on implementing sector strategies that address job-seeker challenges and employer needs. Read More
New Paper Examines Role of Centers of Excellence in Promoting Systems Reform A new paper shows how Centers of Excellence boost outcomes for kids and families through innovative practices in communities nationwide. Learn more. Read More
Another Look at Child Poverty: The Supplemental Poverty Measure About 12.5 million U.S. kids (17%) live in poverty, with rates ranging from 24% in California to 8% in Minnesota, per the Supplemental Poverty Measure. Read More
New Collaborative Launched to Improve Outcomes for Vulnerable Children, Families and Communities Eleven organizations launched the National Results and Equity Collaborative to help vulnerable youth succeed from birth through adulthood. Learn more. Read More
Supporting Parenting Youth Via Virtual Resource Center A new webinar explores the Annie E. Casey Foundation's online resource for helping child welfare practitioners partner with expectant and parenting youth. Read More
Team Decision Making Added to National Clearinghouse of Evidence-Based Approaches Team Decision Making (TDM), a collaborative child safety approach, is now in California’s Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for proven welfare practices. Read More