The Changing Face of the United States The Influence of Culture on Early Child Development ZERO TO THREE explored how culture impacts child development from birth to age 3, offering insights and resources for serving diverse young children. 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
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
Promoting Development of Resilience Among Young People in Foster Care This brief outlines strategies child welfare systems can use to help young adults in foster care build resilience. From the Jim Casey Youth Initiative. Read More
Changing the Odds (2019) Progress and Promise in Atlanta This follow-up report highlights policies that could help remove barriers preventing many Atlantans of color from reaching their full potential. Read More
Icebreaker Meetings A Tool for Building Relationships Between Birth and Foster Parents This Casey guide helps child welfare agencies run Icebreaker meetings and shift into “parent partner” mode, with support from online appendices. Read More
Generation Work Equipping Young People With In-Demand Employment Skills and Credentials This report checks in on a Casey initiative that aims to connect youth — particularly youth of color — with the tools to succeed in today’s job market. Read More
Trauma Informed Practice With Young People in Foster Care Issue Brief #5 This issue brief defines trauma, then discusses the trauma foster kids may go through and how caregivers and social workers should be ready to help. Read More
A Child Welfare Leader's Desk Guide to Building a High-Performing Agency 10 Practices Part One The child welfare leader’s desk guide helps child welfare leaders gauge their agency’s effectiveness and chart a course toward improvement. Read More
Youth and Credit Protecting the Credit of Youth in Foster Care This guide helps adults meet the law requiring annual credit checks for foster youth 16+ and support them in fixing any issues found in those reports. Read More
