For the First Time in Years, More Parents Are Without Health Insurance The number and share of parents without health insurance coverage grew from 2018 to 2019. Explore the reasons for this statistical setback. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Sites Pilot College Readiness Model Three Jim Casey Initiative sites are piloting Fostering Higher Education to help youth with foster care experience transition from high school to college. Read More
Gen Z Characteristics: Who They Are & What Defines Gen Z Discover prominent Gen Z characteristics, from values and behaviors to tech-savviness and diversity, shaping the future of work, culture, and innovation. Read More
U.S. Chamber Foundation Offers Tools for Employers to Expand Job Access Two publications offer tools to help employers, educators and workforce groups expand job opportunities for those facing career entry barriers. Read More
Casey Invests in Multiyear Effort to Support Young Parents and Their Kids The Annie E. Casey Foundation partners with organizations in Austin, Charlotte, Miami and Santa Fe to better support parents and children. Read More
By Expanding Family Support, South Carolina Aims to Reduce Use of Foster Care South Carolina leads a statewide effort to bolster family support services — aiming to reduce reliance on the child protection system. Learn more. Read More
Baltimore Offers Tech Support and Internships for Adult Learners During COVID-19, Baltimore’s BDEC Tech Support Hotline helped adult learners stay engaged as training and education shifted online. Read More
Developing Supportive Educational and Career Pathways for Young People Lessons From the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) Initiative This report highlights strategies to create equitable, youth-centered pathways to education and career success for at-risk youth. Learn more. Read More
Strengthening Research Through Participatory Methods Partnering With Young People to Study Persistence and Engagement in the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential Initiative Researchers partnered with 10 young LEAP participants to strengthen a study of how to help youth progress in school and work. Read the findings. Read More
