Juvenile Detention Explained How many children are in detention centers in the United States? What is the long-term impact of juvenile detention? This resource from the Casey Foundation has the answers. Read More
The Effects of Training for Adoption Competency on Clinical Services With Adoptive Families Executive Summary This study examines the effectiveness and quality of an adoption-specific training model called Training for Adoption Competency. Findings indicate that them model enhances clinical practice as it relates to adoptive families, adopted youth and birth parents. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Increase After Dramatic Decrease Early in Pandemic A survey of youth justice agencies in 34 states — conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation — finds that admissions to youth detention centers are increasing, partially reversing dramatic declines in the first months of the pandemic and worsening racial and ethnic disparities. Read More
What Is Generation Alpha? Make way Millennials. Move over Generation Z. Demographers have named society’s next age group: They’re known as Generation Alpha, and they’re growing up fast. Read More
Four Principles to Make Data Tools Work Better for Kids and Families Agencies and child advocates can use advanced analytics tools to model large, multivariate problems and refine evidence to help pinpoint which programs work for whom — and when. A new report identifies four principles to help steer the work. Read More
Tool Kit Helps Child Welfare Leaders Streamline Procurement Processes The Casey Foundation has funded the development of the CCWIS Model RFP, a tool kit designed to help child welfare leaders streamline their procurement processes to emphasize program and policy objectives — and prioritize outcomes for kids and families. Read More
Providing Food and Jobs for Atlanta Residents During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has left thousands of out-of-work Atlantans struggling to afford food, while relief organizations are forced to operate with a shortage of resources. Read how CARE has led efforts to provide groceries and connect residents to jobs supporting food relief. Read More
Statistics Snapshot: Generation Z and Education This post explores statistics at the intersection of education and Generation Z and what the data tells us about this generation of youth and young adults. Read More
Factors Influencing Housing Decisions Among Low-Income Families How do families with children — and low-income families, in particular — end up living where they do? Sociologists Stefanie DeLuca of Johns Hopkins University and Christine Jang-Trettien of Princeton University set out to answer this very question. Read More
Report: Youth Incarceration Is Largely Unnecessary Youth justice systems have been able to limit the spread of COVID-19, in part, by reducing the number of youths in confinement. Read a new report that links this approach with the broader movement for youth decarceration. Read More
