Florida Requires Child Welfare System to Teach Youth in Foster Care Their Rights A Florida law requires child welfare professionals to teach young people in foster care about the laws that protect their rights. 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
How Los Angeles County Expanded Youth Diversion A new guide from Los Angeles describes how community outrage and activism led to the expansion of youth diversion in the juvenile justice system. Read More
Guide Helps Organizations Engage Youth in Program Evaluation A guide offers youth-serving organizations advice on engaging youth in the evaluation of programs and policies. Get tips on partnering with youth. 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
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
From the Field: Four Ways to Transform Juvenile Justice Now Casey Foundation videos highlight youth justice practices like partnerships, credible messengers and healing trauma to inspire system change. 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
On the First National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, Let’s Celebrate and Support Foster Parents May 31, 2018 marked the first National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, urging communities to honor the vital role of foster parents. Learn more. Read More
Helping Young People Reconnect With School "Effective Program Features and Practices for Reengaging Young Adults" explores how innovative programs are helping young people reconnect with education. Download the report. Read More
