What Is Juvenile Justice? Are you wondering what is juvenile justice? Learn about the juvenile justice system and its process, issues with the system, and why it’s so important here. 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
Job Training for Youth With Justice Involvement A Toolkit The National Youth Employment Coalition has released a tool kit aimed at fostering meaningful collaboration between professionals in the federal workforce development system and the juvenile justice system. 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
Developing Evidence in Programs Serving Young People of Color A new Annie E. Casey Foundation webinar recording unpacks the work of building evidence to show that programs are effectively serving young people of color. Read More
Building Equity by Supporting the Whole Student Findings from Case Studies of Two Colleges in the Working Students Success Network This report focuses on two community colleges and their efforts to build and support equity for students from historically underserved groups. Both institutions were part of the Working Students Success Network, a broader effort — spanning 19 colleges in four states — aimed at providing pathways and integrated services to help low-income working students succeed. Read More
Three Key Elements of Quality Work-Based Learning Programs for Young Adults A new report funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation identifies key elements of quality work-based learning programs for youth and young adults. Read More
Including Youth Leadership in Community Change Efforts Learn how young leaders encourage community change programs to give youth and young adults opportunities to drive social change. Read More
What the Statistics Say About Generation Z Get the statistics on Generation Z, a group that is “racially and ethnically diverse, progressive and pro-government” according to the Pew Research Center. Read More
