Eight Strategies for Funding the Implementation of Child Welfare Programs A new Casey brief helps child welfare leaders fund, implement and sustain effective evidence-based programs. Learn more. Read More
Funding Effective Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare This brief shares eight strategies to help child welfare agency administrators and partners fund and sustain evidence-based programs that benefit children and families. These strategies — presented in the context of a stage-based framework — consider the costs, funding streams, partnerships and allocation of resources that are both specific to child welfare systems and necessary for effective implementation. Read More
Nearly Half of America’s Poor Are Younger Than Age 25 In 2016, 44.3 million individuals in the United States lived in poverty. Nearly half of these individuals were between the ages of 0 and 24. Read More
Poverty Rate for Latino Kids Hits Pre-recession Level The prevalence of poverty among America’s Latino children has returned to a pre-recession rate — 28%. Read More
Rate of Kids Without Health Insurance Hits New Low Rates for children without health insurance fell from 8% in 2010 to 4% in 2016, but disparities by race, income and geography remain. Read More
Health Care for Every Child All children deserve quality health care. Casey urges policymakers to protect health access for kids and families. Learn more. Read More
"Illinois Youth Advisory Board Gives Me a Voice that Counts," Says Ja'Vaune At 20, Ja'Vaune Jackson shares his insights on reform as a Youth Advisory Board Member after 8 years in the juvenile justice system. Learn more. Read More
ARC Reflections: Trauma Training for Foster Parents and Caregivers Developed for child welfare agencies, a new curriculum helps foster parents and other caregivers support kids who have experienced trauma. Learn more. Read More
Evidence-Based Programs for Young Parents in Foster Care A Casey webinar examines approaches designed to engage young people — specifically those with foster care experience — on preventing unintended pregnancy. Read More
Expanding Employment Opportunities for Returning Citizens in Atlanta Returning citizens in Georgia are getting support from Georgia Justice Project to ease reentry, clear records and regain financial stability. Learn more. Read More
