My Life, My Plan: The Value of Youth-Led Reentry Planning A guest author shares how youth-led reentry plans helped Michael D. take control, find support and succeed after justice system involvement. Read more. Read More
6% of Kids in America Lack Health Insurance The number of uninsured children in America has fallen by 40%, but that still leaves 4.4 million kids uninsured. Read More
Growing Healthy Readers: Taking Action to Help Kids Start Out Healthy The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s Healthy Readers team has released resource guides making the connection between health and early learning. Read More
Bipartisan, Common-Sense Solutions Nicholas Kristof noted the rise of compassionate conservatism — a moderate approach focused on reducing poverty and expanding opportunity. Learn more. Read More
The Business Case for Economic Inclusion A new report finds Baltimore businesses that prioritize economic inclusion have strengthened community ties, workforce diversity and decision-making. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Rob Geen and the Importance of Family In this “Five Questions” edition, Rob Geen shares key takeaways on why connecting children in foster care with families is critical for their well-being. Read More
#HackFosterCare: Jim Casey Young Fellows Team Up with Tech, Experts Jim Casey Youth Fellows join Capitalhack, a 24-hour hackathon to brainstorm data solutions for systems impacting youth in foster care. Learn more. Read More
Sept. 18 Webinar: Six Factors to Consider When Evaluating Evidence-Based Programs The Casey and Grant foundations will host a September 2018 webinar to help child welfare leaders use the Hexagon Tool to drive better program choices. Read More
Experiencing Probation Transformation in Pierce County, Washington Probation leaders from across the nation toured a juvenile court in Pierce County, Washington. Explore key takeaways from the site visit. Read More
Utah Evidence2Success Community Chooses Priorities for Better Outcomes Leaders in Kearns, Utah — part of Casey’s Evidence2Success initiative — set key goals to boost well-being for local kids and youth. Learn more. Read More