Baltimore Nonprofits Awarded Grants to Support Summer Programs for Local Kids Learn about 21 nonprofits awarded grants through Casey’s 2021 BDSG program to support summer activities for disadvantaged Baltimore youth. Read More
Social Capital: Issue Brief #2 Building Quality Networks for Young People in Foster Care This brief discusses the meaning of social capital and how it affects the growth and development of kids in foster care. It’s part of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative issue brief series for youth engagement. Read More
Trauma Informed Practice With Young People in Foster Care Issue Brief #5 This issue brief defines trauma, then discusses the trauma foster kids may go through and how caregivers and social workers should be ready to help. Read More
More Children Raised by Relatives and Family Friends, Report Finds More than 2.7 million children in America are raised by grandparents or other relatives at some time in their lives. Read More
The Lifelong Families Training Curriculum Training Manual This child welfare training manual presents a comprehensive 2-day curriculum on the Lifelong Families permanency model for social worker training. It includes agenda, assignments, presentations, handouts, daily modules with timetable and more. Read More
More Children on Path to Success at Dunbar Learning Complex Children at Dunbar Learning Complex show gains in reading and early development, with more starting school ready to learn, per a Casey Foundation report. Read More
Enduring Assets The Financial Lives of Young People Transitioning from Foster Care This report examines the financials habits, perspectives, struggles and success of Opportunity Passport program participants. Developed by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Opportunity Passport aims to offer critical financial practice and guidance to youth who are transitioning out of foster care. Read More
Brain Research Points to Better Results for Foster Care Youth A Jim Casey Initiative report confirms adolescence is a key brain development period, offering a learning window similar to early childhood. Learn more. Read More
Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent Learn about how to become a foster or adoptive parent in your state. Read More
Authentic Youth Engagement Youth-Adult Partnerships This issue brief outlines how child welfare agencies can support both strong youth-adult partnerships and authentic youth engagement. The end goal is simple: Help young people in foster care become meaningfully invested — and connected — as they move toward adulthood. This publication is a product of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. Read More
