Five Reasons to Complete the 2020 Census (and Encourage Others to Do the Same) Here are five reasons why the U.S. census matters more than you think, and why you should encourage everyone you know in the nation to participate before the survey closes on July 31, 2020. Read More
Nearly Six Million Kids Are Impacted by Parental Incarceration Close to six million kids in America have experienced losing a parent to prison or jail. Read More
What is Restorative Justice for Young People? This post is a primer on restorative justice in juvenile justice. Read about the benefits, how it works and how it compares to typical approaches. Read More
Applications Welcomed for 2022–2024 Casey Children and Family Fellowship The Casey Foundation is seeking applications for its signature Children and Family Fellowship, an executive leadership program designed to give more child- and family-serving professionals the confidence and competence to lead system reforms and community change initiatives. Read More
Kids Deserve Better: Why Juvenile Detention Reform Matters Detention is a pivotal decision point in the juvenile justice process. Even a short turn in confinement can have an outsized influence on court outcomes, and it can also mean profound and potentially lifelong negative consequences for the young people involved, according to research. Read More
How to Have a Productive Conversation About Race Conversations about race are not easy, but they are crucial. This guide helps to inspire productive conversations to create understanding, growth and empathy. Read More
Resources for Foster Parents A collection of 10 online resources designed to help foster parents succeed. Read More
Training Series: Coping With the Unique Challenges of Kinship Care The Casey Foundation has created a video training series — Coping With the Unique Challenges of Kinship Care — as a resource for kin caregivers and the child welfare workers who supporting them. Therapist and trainer Joseph Crumbley hosts the sessions. Read More
Thrive by 25: Casey Foundation Announces Increased Focus on Youth and Young Adults The Casey Foundation announecd 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 ages 14–24. Read about the effort. Read More
Parental Involvement vs. Parental Engagement With parental involvement, parents participate in school-led activities, but with family engagement, they are empowered to bring ideas and take ownership. Read More
