Juvenile Detention Reformers Gather in Atlanta, GA More than 800 juvenile justice professionals from Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative attended a special two-day conference. Learn more. Read More
Indiana Implements JDAI as its Platform for Continuous Juvenile Justice System Improvement Indiana has begun to make changes in their efforts to improve its juvenile justice system to better serve the state's youth, families and communities. Read More
Grants Awarded to Help Baltimore Families and Children The Casey Foundation awarded grants to local nonprofits supporting summer programs for youth through its 2013 Baltimore Direct Services Grants program. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Laura Speer on the Well-Being of U.S. Children Laura Speer, Casey's associate director for policy reform and advocacy, offers insights from the 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book. Read More
Crystal Collier Appointed Deputy Commissioner of DYS in Massachusetts Crystal Collier was named deputy commissioner of the Department of Youth Services in Massachusetts, a promotion from her former position of Chief of Staff. Read More
Reading Proficiency in Early Grades Key to Closing Achievement Gap New research summarized in Casey's report, Early Warning Confirmed, demonstrates the importance of reading proficiency by third grade. Read more. Read More
Cost Avoidance The Business Case for Investing in Youth Aging Out of Foster Care This issue brief highlights the financial price tag to taxpayers of poor outcomes among youth exiting foster care. It analyzes costs in three areas: education, parenthood and justice system involvement. Read More
Success Beyond 18: A Better Path for Young People Transitioning from Foster Care to Adulthood This report outlines how we can transform our foster care system — and effectively advance policies and practices — to help young adults who are transitioning out of foster care. More specifically: It calls for extending care options to age 21, offering youth developmentally-appropriate services and supports and engaging adolescents in forging their path to adulthood. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Beadsie Woo on Protecting the Credit of Foster Youth Beadsie Woo, senior associate in Casey's Center for Community and Economic Opportunity, discusses building and protecting the credit of foster care youth. Read More
Washington State Welcomes 9th JDAI Site The Clark County Juvenile Court became the ninth jurisdiction in WA to participate in JDAI. A community event launching the initiative was held in 2013. Read More
