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New Book Shows Why Equipping Adolescents to Thrive Is Key to a Brighter Future
A new book from Annie E. Casey Foundation's president and CEO calls for a bold shift in supporting adolescent youth. Get the details.
Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP)™ boosted employment and education opportunities for young people who were navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances, including involvement in the child welfare or justice systems and homelessness.
A new book from Annie E. Casey Foundation's president and CEO calls for a bold shift in supporting adolescent youth. Get the details.
Learn how organizations that support systems-involved youth can incorporate LEAP’s successes into their own work.
Two publications explore Casey's LEAP initiative and how it's empowering young people to strengthen their communities and careers. Read on.
The Casey Foundation shares ways for organizations to effectively engage youth. Explore the strategies.
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This report spotlights four real-world examples of organizations hiring former LEAP participants and tells what they learned along the way. Read more.
This post explains youth navigation services, why they're important and how they can help young people thrive. Read more.
The 2023 LEAP Youth Fellows developed leadership skills while supporting their communities. Learn more about their projects.
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This report shares growth strategies from partners engaged in the LEAP initiative. Read about their experiences and insights.
Read takeaways from a 2023 convening of young leaders and adults engaged in Casey's LEAP initiative.
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This report shares promising strategies and lessons from LEAP partnerships that prioritized support for youth and young parents. Learn more.
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