Annie E. Casey Foundation

Join us live on Instagram on February 5 for a conversation about creating safer communities and responding more effectively when young people break the law. Elijah Norris-Holliday, MPA of Project Restore MN will join Casey’s Stephen Bishop to discuss the difference between punishment and accountability for young people who push boundaries and explore ways to keep some kids out of the justice system altogether. Follow @annieecaseyfdn on Instagram for updates: https://lnkd.in/g79Tduwf

Advocates, service providers and community leaders: Are you frustrated by negative narratives about young people? Join us for a Feb. 26 webinar to learn research-backed strategies to shift public perception and craft a positive, data-driven message that inspires investment in the next generation.

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While Generation Z has seen positive trends in education, such as improved high school graduate and college enrollment rates, they also face significant economic challenges. At peak pover­ty rates in 2011 and 2012, almost 1 in 4 Gen Zers lived in poverty. And as of 2023, about 16%—or over 10.5 million—remain below the poverty line.

What does it look like when children who are separated from their parents can live with someone they know and love? In conjunction with our report, “A Season of Hope: Growing the Role of Families,” we invite you to watch our new companion video that digs deeper into the powerful impact of kinship care on children and families. You’ll hear how important it is to keep family connections, and you’ll learn how child welfare systems and community organizations have prioritized a kin-first culture that leads to better outcomes. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/40AVQnC #ChildWelfare #KinshipCare #SeasonOfHope

"Research shows most youth are not on a path toward adult crime, and over-involvement in the system can increase their likelihood of reoffending.” Despite a Pennsylvania state task force recommending a decrease in juvenile detention, Philadelphia’s youth incarceration rate remains the highest in the state. Read more in this article from The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and supported by the Stoneleigh Foundation.

Register for a Feb. 11 webinar to learn how a home-visiting program uses evidence and cultural understanding to improve the health of Indigenous mothers and babies. Speakers will include Emily E. Haroz and Leonela Nelson from Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health along with Casey's Cynthia Weaver.

70% of U.S. employ­ers say they can­not find peo­ple with the skills they need, even for entry-lev­el jobs. Meanwhile, youth and young adult unem­ploy­ment is more than two times high­er than for the pop­u­la­tion over­all. How can we bridge this divide and connect young workers to job opportunities?

Grow readership and build trust with relevant coverage. Learn best practices for reporting on vulnerable groups. Add a beat to your newsroom. And meet steve volk! Sign up today for Poynter’s Covering Child Welfare course – A journalist’s guide to impactful reporting on the child welfare system and foster care beats. Applications are due Feb. 14. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eND6y_Ui

Did you know that 1 in 5 col­lege stu­dents are also par­ents? Stu­dent par­ents account for a sig­nif­i­cant por­tion of the under­grad­u­ate pop­u­la­tion in the Unit­ed States and need targeted help as they pur­sue an edu­ca­tion, work toward a career and raise a family.