Family Ties Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies A survey of state kinship care policies identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children. Read the analysis. Read More
How Youth Surveys Guide Collective Community Investment and Planning Benefits of Using Youth Data Surveys are a key tool for informing efforts to address pressing youth-facing issues. Read how. Read More
Black Thought Project Lessons on Centering Blackness This report spotlights a project aimed at creating sanctuaries for Black expression and Black people. Learn about the project and its impact. Read More
2024 Race for Results Building a Pathway to Opportunity for All Children Race for Results measures children’s progress on the national and state levels by racial and ethnic groups. Read about child well-being. Read More
Developing Leaders Reflecting on the Children and Family Fellowship Strong results-driven leaders have made a lasting difference for children, families and communities. Read what they have to say. Read More
Creating Equitable Ecosystems of Belonging and Opportunity for Youth An Action Guide for Cross-System and Sector Leaders and Practitioners A new guide aims to help leaders strengthen cross-system efforts to support youth well-being and development. Explore the guide. Read More
Changing Course in Youth Detention Reversing Widening Gaps by Race and Place The use of youth detention is surging in some areas, with huge and growing racial disparities arising post-pandemic. Get the facts. Read More
Tipping the Scale Opening Opportunities for Systems-involved Youth This report shares growth strategies from partners engaged in the LEAP initiative. Read about their experiences and insights. Read More
State Strategies to Address the Needs of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted by Collateral Consequences The National Governors Association explores how state leaders can mitigate the adverse effects of justice system involvement for youth. Read the report. Read More
Fostering Youth Transitions 2023 State and National Data to Drive Foster Care Advocacy "Fostering Youth Transitions 2023" examines the experiences of teenagers and young adults in foster care as reported by all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Read More