Kansas to Pilot Permanency Option for Older Youth in Foster Care Jim Casey Fellows propose a new legal path for young adults in foster care to form permanent families, now being piloted in Kansas. Learn more. Read More
CaseyCast Podcast Tackles a Silent Issue: Parental Incarceration In this CaseyCast episode, Lisa Hamilton and Tanya Krupat explore how stigma and support shape life for kids with incarcerated parents. Learn more. Read More
What Is Youth Navigation? This post explains youth navigation services, why they're important and how they can help young people thrive. Read more. Read More
Eight Youth-Centered Principles for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice A new report offers an eight-part framework for child welfare and juvenile justice, emphasizing youth development, racial equity and belonging. Read More
What 2016 Population Data Say About Race and Ethnicity in America The U.S. Census Bureau delivers new population-level racial and ethnicity data. Learn more about these results. Read More
The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Atlanta’s Black-owned businesses rely on support from the public and private sectors to overcome inequitable practices and fallout from the pandemic. Read More
Aiding Youth-Serving Organizations in Pursuing Racial Equity Youth organizations now have a new resource to address barriers for young people of color, thanks to Child Trends and the Casey Foundation. Learn more. Read More
Strengthening Support for Kinship Caregivers Learn best practices on strengthening services for kinship families. Read More
South Carolina Moves to Strengthen Extended Foster Care There’s a new law in South Carolina — one that aims to help young people make a smoother, more successful leap from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Sarah Hemminger on How to Create a Stronger Community for Young People In this CaseyCast: Lisa Hamilton chats with Sarah Hemminger, CEO of Thread, a Baltimore nonprofit that builds support networks for youth facing challenges. Read More
