Southern Lawmakers Learn What Works in Juvenile Justice Reform Lawmakers from eight southern states explored juvenile justice reforms at a Casey-sponsored NCSL event. Learn more. Read More
Evaluation and Briefs Share Lessons Learned During Family-Centered Community Change Initiative A report from the Urban Institute shares lessons, challenges and reflections on the Casey Foundation’s Family-Centered Community Change (FCCC) strategy. Read More
The Casey Foundation Names New Jim Casey Fellows The Annie E. Casey Foundation has named 17 new Jim Casey Fellows — young leaders with foster care experience. Learn their names. Read More
Children’s Bureau Advises Agencies to Provide Supportive Care for LGBTQ Youth The U.S. Children’s Bureau advises agencies to ensure that their services and programs for LGBTQ youth are “gender-affirming, caring and supportive.” Read More
Number of Kids in Foster Care Increases for First Time Since 2005 After a decade of steady decline, the number of kids in foster care increased from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, there were about 402,000 kids in the system. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Increase After Dramatic Decrease Early in Pandemic A Casey survey finds rising youth detention admissions in 34 states, reversing early pandemic declines and worsening racial disparities. Read more. Read More
Training Opportunity: Family-Engaged Case Planning in Youth Probation Training prepares teams of juvenile probation professionals and partners to implement the family-engaged case planning model. Learn more. Read More
Puerto Rico’s Kids by the Numbers KIDS COUNT Data reveals what life in Puerto Rico was like before Hurricane Maria, offering insights beyond the headlines. Learn more. Read More
Elevating Youth Voice, Engagement and Leadership in Community Schools A practical guide outlines a framework for community schools to advance youth leadership in the classroom. Read More
How Employment Programs and Lawmakers Can Support Youth Mental Health A new report funded by the Casey Foundation provides insights into young workers’ mental health and how employment programs and policymakers can act. Read More
