How Baltimore Is Helping Students Transition From High School Many high school graduates in Baltimore struggle with postsecondary plans. A new effort helps them pursue education or stable jobs. 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
Report: New York’s Close to Home Initiative Offers a New Model for Juvenile Justice New York’s landmark Close to Home juvenile justice reform initiative has radically transformed the experience of New York City’s youth — reforms that have led to significant benefits for young people, families and communities, according to a new report from the Center for Children’s Law and Policy. Read More
Video Reframes Juvenile Probation Officer as Coach and Catalyst A short video redefines the role of the juvenile probation officer as a coach and catalyst. Watch the video. Read More
Baltimore Fund Backs Entrepreneurs of Color During the Pandemic The Baltimore Small Business Development Fund has helped local entrepreneurs of color sustain and grow their businesses during the pandemic. Read More
Three Jurisdictions to Test Justice Framework for Young Adults Three jurisdictions will test a framework designed to improve outcomes for young people ages 18 to 25 involved in the criminal justice system. Read more. Read More
Apply for the 2022 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Training-for-Trainers Institute The 2022 Reimagining Juvenile Justice Training-for-Trainers Institute is accepting applications. Apply by July 22, 2022. Read More
How Child Welfare Leaders Can Help Older Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic Child welfare systems must prioritize older foster youth and those aging out without family connections. Read key recommendations for support. Read More
What Happens to Youth Aging Out of Foster Care? Youth aging out of foster care face challenges with housing, education, employment and more. Learn how these hurdles affect their futures. Read More
Helping Agencies Prioritize Kinship Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic A new Casey Foundation fact sheet explores how kinship care can support children and how agencies can support families during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
