Podcast Archive

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.

The Lifelong Families Training Curriculum

Training Manual

This training manual includes a 2-day curriculum on the Lifelong Families model with agenda, modules, handouts, presentations and 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.

Enduring Assets

The Financial Lives of Young People Transitioning from Foster Care

This report explores the financial habits and challenges of Opportunity Passport youth, offering guidance for those transitioning out of foster care.

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.

Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Learn about how to become a foster or adoptive parent in your state.

Authentic Youth Engagement

Youth-Adult Partnerships

This brief shows how agencies can build strong youth-adult partnerships to help young people in foster care stay engaged and connected into adulthood.

Promoting Development of Resilience Among Young People in Foster Care

This brief outlines strategies child welfare systems can use to help young adults in foster care build resilience. From the Jim Casey Youth Initiative.

Building From Strength: Creating Opportunity in Greater Baltimore’s Next Economy

This report explores how current economic development affects job growth in Baltimore and how inclusive planning can shape future regional strategies.