Reducing Racial Disparities in Juvenile Detention This report explores racial disparities in juvenile confinement and outlines how we can create a fairer juvenile justice system for today’s minority youth. Read More
3 Tools for Getting Started with the Race Matters Toolkit More Race Matters Update #4 This four-page Race Matters update shares three tools to kick-start racial equity work. Find more in the Race Matters collection online. Read More
Key Funding Streams to Keep Families Supported, Connected and Safe Learn about federal funding streams and communities that use them to aid families and kids at risk of entering the child welfare system and foster care. Read More
New Insights on State Kinship Diversion Policies Part Three of Family Ties: Analysis from a State-by-state Survey of Kinship Care Policies Kinship diversion can help keep kids out of foster care. Review state policies and understand why engaging family in these arrangements matters. Read More
Protecting Assets and Child Custody in the Face of Deportation A Guide for Practitioners Assisting Immigrant Families A bilingual manual, funded in part by the Casey Foundation, helps lawyers support families facing deportation for non-violent immigration violations. Read More
Realizing the Power of Youth and Young Adult Voice Through Youth Leadership Boards This brief shares lessons from the Jim Casey Initiative’s work with youth leadership boards, including voices from foster youth and adult partners. Read More
Challenges and Opportunities in Children’s Mental Health A View from Families and Youth This report shares youth and family views on what’s not working in children’s behavioral health and offers insights from 16 field stakeholders. Read More
Applying Evidence-Based Practice Approaches to Leadership Development This research paper looks at the plausibility of using evidence-based practice theories and methodologies to evaluate the leadership development field. Read More
Funding to Help Children and Parents Succeed This brief shares the funding sources and strategies of six organizations and partnerships pursuing two-generation approaches. Read More
The Connecticut Turnaround Case Study Connecticut cut group placements and improved child welfare by partnering with Casey to ensure more kids in custody live with families. Learn more. Read More
