Funding Effective Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare This brief outlines 8 strategies to help child welfare leaders fund and sustain programs using stage-based planning, partnerships and targeted resources. Read More
The Economic Well-Being of Youth Transitioning From Foster Care Opportunity Passport Participant Survey Results Show Employment Helps Many Thrive Learn how to design policies and practices that supply the resources and relationships needed to help foster youth successfully transition into adulthood. Read More
Responsible Demolition: A Baltimore Case Study with National Implications The East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative This report covers efforts to revitalize neighborhoods near Johns Hopkins and highlights new federal lead paint standards and a growing national movement. Read More
The 30 Million Word Gap The Role of Parent-Child Verbal Interaction in Language and Literacy Development This brief details how parents can help their child’s vocabulary development and increase critical thinking skills by engaging in frequent conversations. Read More
Job Training for Youth With Justice Involvement A Toolkit The National Youth Employment Coalition released a toolkit to boost collaboration between workforce and juvenile justice professionals. Learn more. Read More
From Foster Home to Homeless Strategies to Prevent Homelessness for Youth Transitioning From Foster Care This brief explores why youth aging out of foster care face homelessness — and offers solutions to help them transition to stable, supported adulthood. Read More
Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change This report shares eight principles for youth engagement, with tips, real-world tools and a goal to help all youth drive positive community change. Read More
Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers Part One of Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies Many states help kinship caregivers obtain foster care licenses and resources. Learn how a new federal rule can help states do more. Read More
Overview: The JDAI Story Building a Better Juvenile Detention System This report provides an overview of JDAI, a five-year, five-site experiment designed to streamline and rationalize local juvenile detention systems. Read More
Reading on Grade Level in Third Grade: How is it Related to High School Performance and College Enro A Longitudinal Analysis of Third-Grade Students in Chicago in 1996-97 and their Educational Outcomes Students who read well by 3rd grade succeed in life, but at what age do you intervene to ensure reading success? Read More
