Introducing PAYA: An Initiative to Expand Youth Apprenticeship Nationwide New America’s PAYA initiative, backed by the Casey Foundation, promotes high-quality youth apprenticeships nationwide for high school–age students. Read More
With Pandemic Relief Set to Expire, Casey Foundation Urges Permanent Foster Care Reforms Now that a national moratorium on youth aging out of foster has expired, a policy brief calls on policymakers to help youth thrive as they enter adulthood. Read More
The Family First Act: What Juvenile Justice Advocates Need to Know Webinar highlights how juvenile justice advocates can use the Family First Act in their work for youth and families. Watch the webinar. Read More
Collaborating for Youth Justice in Albuquerque An effort in Albuquerque is reducing the use of the juvenile justice system. Read how a culturally grounded alternative keeps youth out of institutions. Read More
LEAP Partner Receives $1 Million to Expand Initiative in Minnesota Project for Pride in Living has received funds from two Minnesota municipalities to promote job training programs and workforce initiatives in the state. Read More
Workforce Equity Fund Now Accepting 2022 Proposals The Fund for Workforce Equity is accepting proposals for workforce development efforts through July 31, 2022. Read More
Measuring Developmental Outcomes in Evidence-Based Programs The Casey Foundation tracks whether youth in evidence-based programs meet key milestones in behavior, health, education and emotional well-being. Read More
Court Fees and Fines Are Hurting Low-Income Families in Alabama A Casey-funded report examines the damaging toll of the Alabama court's fee-for-profit structure, and the sacrifices residents make to pay down their debt. Read More
Dreama Gentry: Empowering Rural Communities through Education A report on Casey’s Children & Family Fellows shows how they transform organizations for kids and families. Dreama Gentry focuses on rural education. Read More
Casey Awards Grants to Juvenile Justice Reform Projects Led by Young People The Casey Foundation will fund three juvenile justice reform projects led by youth who have personal experience with the justice system. Read More
