Community-Based Workforce Engagement Supports for Youth and Young Adults Involved in the Criminal Legal System Findings from an Exploratory Scan This report explores how workforce development programs can better meet the needs of youth and young adults who have justice-system experience. Read More
Strengthening Services With Two-Generation Approaches in Memphis A new research report examines an equity-focused project that aims to quickly design and test improvements for two-generation approaches. Read More
Poetry Gives Young People in Prison a Voice — and a Fresh Start Casey's latest webinar recording explores how writing is helping people in pretrial detention and prison get excited about learning and hopeful for the future. Read More
Maryland Enacts Sweeping Youth Justice Reforms Maryland lawmakers have passed a series of wide-ranging reforms that aim to position young people with justice-system involvement for long-term success. Read More
Foundation Announces Multiyear Partnerships in Three Communities to Help Youth Thrive by 25 The Foundation has launched partnerships in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Atlanta and Baltimore as part of its investments in the well-being and success of youth and young adults. Read More
Workforce Equity Fund Now Accepting 2022 Proposals The Fund for Workforce Equity is accepting proposals for workforce development efforts through July 31, 2022. Read More
New Legislation Supports Child Care in Maryland Parents and child care providers in Maryland can expect expanded assistance thanks to recent legislation. The package provides for easier access to child care and financial relief for parents. Read More
Meet Tyeisha: The LEAP Fellow Transforming Rooms for Youth in Foster Care A college student looks back on her time in foster care to help other young people feel at home in their own living spaces. Read More
South Carolina Moves to Strengthen Extended Foster Care There’s a new law in South Carolina — one that aims to help young people make a smoother, more successful leap from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Strengthening Relationships Between Funders and Grantees in Support of Families During this webinar, learn about practices that strengthen relationships among grant makers, community organizers and other nonprofit leaders. Read More
