First Convening of Deep End Local Pilot Sites Held Six cities were chosen by Casey to pilot ways to reduce youth in correctional and out-of-home placements, aiming to reform the juvenile justice system. Read More
Corey Steel Named Deputy Probation Administrator in Nebraska Corey Steel was selected as the new deputy probation administrator for juvenile services for the Office of Probation Administration in Nebraska. Read more. Read More
Child Poverty Remains Steady in 2012 After Four-Year Rise Child poverty held at 23%; thirty-eight states and D.C. saw rates stay the same or drop from 2011-2012, but most remain above pre-recession levels. Read More
Southwest Key Programs Awarded National Council of La Raza 2013 Affiliate of the Year Southwest Key Programs, a National Council of La Raza (NCLR) affiliate, has been honored for the their efforts to help Latino youth succeed. Read more. Read More
Borrowing to Make Ends Meet: The Growth of Credit Card Debt in the '90s This study is the first report in a series examining the relationship between credit card debt and economic security in the United States. Read More
Increased Public Safety in Atlanta's Pittsburgh Neighborhood The Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan includes specific strategies for increasing police presence and public safety in the Atlanta neighborhood. Read More
Re-examining the Foster Care Review Process Extended Foster Care as a Catalyst for Improved Practices and Better Outcomes This brief offers guidance on quality oversight for youth in extended foster care, part of the Success Beyond 18 campaign by the Jim Casey Initiative. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Barbara Squires on Social Sector Leadership Barbara Squires, Casey's director of Leadership Development, discusses advancing public sector leadership for kids and families. Read More
Extending Foster Care Beyond 18: Getting Started The Fostering Connections Act lets states extend foster care past 18. This brief helps leaders plan programs and assess the fiscal impact. Read More
Achieving the Anchor Promise Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children, Families and Communities Interviews with anchor institutions and leaders help define ways to measure how big businesses may affect surrounding neighborhoods. Read More
