Thrive by 25: Young People and Elected Leaders Talk About Working Together Three lieutenant governors listened to young people before speaking at an event where the Casey Foundation announced it is dedicating at least half of its investments over the next decade to improving the well-being and prospects of youth and young adults. Watch the event. Read More
Scholarship Opportunity for Juvenile Justice Professionals The Annie E. Casey Foundation is sponsoring 50 scholarships for juvenile justice professionals to attend the American Probation and Parole Association’s winter training institute. The virtual event runs from Feb. 22 to 26 and applications are due Jan. 29, 2021. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Sites Pilot College Readiness Model Three sites with the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative are participating in a college readiness pilot, called Fostering Higher Education, aimed at supporting the transition from high school to college among youth who have experienced foster care. Read More
What Are the Core Characteristics of Generation Z? Generation Z has emerged as a population increasingly worthy of attention, especially now as its older members enter young adulthood. Here’s what we know about their characteristics. Read More
Young Leaders Tackle Root Causes With Results Count Tools A tool known as factor analysis is sharpening the ability of Jim Casey Young Fellows to identify the factors that make the difference in how young people fare as they emerge from foster care. Read more. Read More
Guide on Brain Development Helps Child Welfare Workers Better Support Youth A free new curriculum, developed with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, aims to help child welfare workers and other child-serving professionals better support young people in foster care. Read More
Los Angeles and New Jersey Steer Youth Away from Justice System New policies enacted in Los Angeles County and the state of New Jersey reflect the growing momentum for a dramatic shift in our nation’s juvenile justice systems. The goal is to allow schools and communities — not the courts — to address most instances of youth misconduct. Read More
What Is a Social Enterprise? Social enterprises are mission-driven businesses that generate income for a variety of causes, including health, economic and environmental issues. As an example, the Casey Foundation supports social enterprises aimed at helping individuals enter or return to the workforce. Read More
Strengthening Math and Reading Skills in Disconnected Youth Boosting a young person’s math and literacy scores — particularly when a youth is disconnected from school and work — can help improve their job readiness and lifelong earnings. A new report shares lessons and insights on supporting this important work. Read More
A Young Voice for Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic As an advocate for foster youth, Kayla Powell has leveraged her own experience in the foster care system to help improve after-care services for those transitioning from care to adulthood. Read More
