Educational Attainment Data Encouraging More Americans are earning degrees, aided by federal funds. In 2012, 33% of young adults had a bachelor’s or higher, up 2.5 million since 2000. Read more. Read More
New Videos Showcase Northeast Buffalo Community Through the Eyes of Residents Two videos spotlight Buffalo residents’ hopes for their community — part of a broader effort to make neighborhoods thrive for kids and families. Watch now. Read More
David A. Jackson Steps Down as President of The Center for Working Families In September 2012, the Center for Working Families Inc. underwent a leadership change in the wake of David A. Jackson's resignation as president and CEO. Read More
Report Recommends Legislative Solutions to Increase Juvenile Record Confidentiality A new report shows why court-involved kids should be given a second chance. One way to help is by keeping juvenile court records confidential. Read More
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. Read More
New Guide Champions Greater Racial Equity in Detention Via Case Processing Reforms A new JDAI™ guide shows how cutting case delays can lower youth detention rates and reduce racial, ethnic and gender disparities. Learn more. Read More
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. Read More
Tarsha Jackson Receives Bimel Award for her Contributions to Detention Reform Tarsha Jackson won the Casey Foundation’s Natalie S. Bimel Award for involving families in youth detention reform at the 2012 JDAI Conference. Read more. Read More
Casebook Takes a Victory Lap UX Magazine recently recognized the Foundation-funded Casebook as a leader in experience design. Read More
JDAI interviews Thomas Brooks Thomas Brooks, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer in Harris County, Texas, talks to the Casey Foundation about his experience working with young people. Read More