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Six Lessons Learned From Successful Campaigns to Close Youth Prisons

A report from Youth First Initiative shares key lessons learned from successful state campaigns to close youth prisons.

Indiana Approved to Claim Federal Funding for Modern Child Welfare Technology

New federal waiver allows Indiana to request federal funding for key costs of Casebook, a core component of the state’s child welfare technology platform.

Federal Guidance Aims To Improve the Quality of Education in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Eric Holder and Arne Duncan announced a policy to improve education quality in juvenile justice facilities across the U.S. Learn more.

Homeownership Among Immigrants Continues to Decline

Kids in immigrant families are more likely than U.S.-born peers to live in households spending over 30% of income on housing (33% compared with 45%).

Supporting De’Jon With Opportunities to Reach His Potential

Youth in trouble need support, not prison. A new video shows how two caring adults helped a young man find guidance, education and opportunity.

Mortality Rates for Children Improved Across the Board

In the past three decades, the United States has made across-the-board progress in improving the rates of mortality among children (from birth to age 19).