Advancing Collective Prosperity Through Entrepreneurship in Atlanta This report promotes African-American business ownership as a pathway to building community wealth in Atlanta. Published by Prosperity Now, the report examines the harsh economic realities facing black families in Atlanta and proposes strategies for supporting businesses owned by African Americans. Read More
Casey Foundation Announces Tenth Class of Children and Family Fellows Outstanding human service and social change leaders from 13 states will develop results-based leadership skills to build bright futures for children and families. Read More
What Is Youth Navigation? This post explains youth navigation services, why they're important and how they can help young people thrive. Read more. Read More
Atlanta Youth Seek to Survey Peers About Economic Opportunities and Obstacles Five young leaders from Southwest Atlanta have launched a research effort to better understand their peers’ educational and career aspirations and the barriers that stand in their way. Read More
Closing the School-to-Prison Pipeline in New Orleans Friends and Families of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children and the Youth Empowerment Project work with juveniles and their families to help stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline in New Orleans. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Increase After Dramatic Decrease Early in Pandemic A survey of youth justice agencies in 34 states — conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — finds that admissions to youth detention centers are increasing, partially reversing dramatic declines in the first months of the pandemic and worsening racial and ethnic disparities. Read More
South Carolina to Boost Financial Assistance for Kinship Caregivers In South Carolina, kinship caregivers can soon apply for financial support to help cover the costs of raising children. Read about KinGAP. Read More
What is the Leadership Institute for State-Based Advocates? The Leadership Institute for State-Based Advocates equips state and local advocates to more effectively influence policy reforms that help children and families. Read More
Reshaping Workforce Development in Baltimore Ensuring Community Voice and Expertise Guide Us In Baltimore, organizations were hitting hurdles in their efforts to connect young people to training and job opportunities. Enter the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which invested in a participatory research pilot to capture both authentic community voices and the employment experiences of local youth. This report shares what the Casey Foundation learned from Baltimore residents — both interviewees and consultants — and delivers a road map for implementing similar research and engagement models. Read More
How Miami Dade College Is Supporting Student Parents Miami Dade College's Mission North Star helps young parents who are students pursue degrees while balancing the responsibilities of parenthood. Read More