The Rise and Role of Solutions Journalism in Addressing Social Problems Casey’s Lisa Hamilton recently spoke to David Bornstein about the rise of solutions journalism, how it can help hold institutions accountable and how it can enhance the work of media outlets across the country. Read More
Supporting Young Parents Through the American Rescue Plan A fact sheet from the American Public Human Services Association highlights key provisions in the American Rescue Plan for young parents and their kids. Read More
Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Scan of Community-Based Juvenile Diversion Initiatives The Casey Foundation requests proposals for a national scan identifying approaches that promote diversion from formal justice system involvement. Read More
Documentary Inspires Empathy for Families in Recovery In a new documentary, a parent advocate shares her story of healing from substance abuse and family separation. Read More
Turning JDAI’s Focus to the Deep End of the Juvenile Justice System The first six sites in JDAI’s new effort to reduce out-of-home placements at the dispositional end of the juvenile justice system share their preliminary findings. Read More
Jeff Edmondson on Getting Communities to Work Together to Get Results For the last 12 years, communities have called StriveTogether’s founder, Jeff Edmondson, to learn how they could improve their partnerships to better serve kids. This episode of CaseyCast explores what lessons Edmondson has learned along the way. Read More
2020 Census: Federal Funding — and Support for Kids — Tied to Census Count Experts warn the 2020 census may miss 2M+ kids under 5, risking major funding gaps with lasting impacts on children and families. Learn more. Read More
Incorporating Racial Equity in Data Sharing in Broward County, Florida Broward County is redesigning data systems with equity in mind — making those most affected full partners in fixing data-sharing plans. Read more. Read More
Meet the First Chief Equity and Social Justice Officer for Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta Public Schools hired Tauheedah Baker-Jones as its first chief equity and social justice officer to address historic disparities in the district. Read More
New Resources to Expand Quality Apprenticeship Programs The Casey Foundation funds a range of resources that help expand apprenticeship programs — so that more youth can gain experiences and connections. Read More
