In Mississippi, Credible Messengers Promote Community Safety and Youth Success Strong Arms of JXN, a credible messenger program, is working with young people to reduce community violence in Jackson, Mississippi. Read More
When Child Welfare Systems Embrace Trauma-Informed Care When child welfare systems incorporate trauma-informed care, kids experience fewer placements and fare better in foster care, according to new research. Read More
Measuring Disparities in Child Welfare Systems: Five Lessons For 20 years, Casey has helped child welfare agencies keep kids safe and address racial disparities using tools like the Relative Rate Index. Read More
Youth Justice Community Collaborative Launches in Albuquerque The Albuquerque Justice for Youth Community Collaborative, backed by the Casey Foundation, helps shape futures for youth affected by the justice system. Read More
Mentors Build Meaningful Connections With Youth in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s Credible Messenger Initiative pairs youth with mentors who’ve had similar experiences and are trained to offer support. Read more. Read More
Strategies for Helping Low-Income Workers in Uncertain Times The Casey Foundation revisits Taking Action (2019) with 12 case studies on improving conditions for workers amid a changing economy. Read more. Read More
Infants and Teens More Likely to Experience Foster Care Reentry A study finds children exiting foster care are more likely to return if they were infants, early teens or in group care before reuniting with family. Read More
Medicaid Opportunities to Support Youth Leaving Incarceration An webinar explains how new federal Medicaid legislation can support young people returning from incarceration. Watch the session. Read More
Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Youth The Casey Foundation offers tools to assess risk and protective factors among youth to guide community resource decisions. Learn more. Read More
Survey Identifies Priorities for Child Welfare Research A Casey-funded, Urban Institute survey highlights child welfare gaps and prioritizes expanding prevention services to strengthen families. Read More
