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February 08, 2022

What does it mean to value youth partners as assets?

Learn how to invest in youth partners to improve and transform the child welfare system.

From Data to Practice: Moving Youth to Family – Level of Need and the Impact on Legal and Relational Permanency
August 11, 2020

From Data to Practice: Moving Youth to Family – Level of Need and the Impact on Legal and Relational Permanency

This report explores permanency outcomes for youth who, when referred to Casey services, were not residing with a family member.

December 19, 2019

How can Youth Support Partners create stronger engagement with child welfare-involved youth?

Explore how Youth Support Partners provide peer support and influence child welfare policy and practice in Allegheny County, Pa.

February 08, 2019

Fostering college success: Mentorship program provides opportunities for youth in foster care

This public-private partnership exposes youth in foster care to professional and experiential opportunities with Goldman Sachs mentors.

Native American and Alaska Native children data trends
January 02, 2019

Native American and Alaska Native children data trends

This data overview looks at trends for American Indian/Alaska Native children in care nationally, and in California and Washington.

Child and Family Services (CFS) Practice Model: A Safe and Permanent Family for Every Youth
December 28, 2018

Child and Family Services (CFS) Practice Model: A Safe and Permanent Family for Every Youth

This practice model outlines strategies and interventions that advance Casey Family Programs’ focus on permanency for youth.

Shadow Program brings 100 youth to nation’s capital to shadow members of congress
July 05, 2016

Shadow Program brings 100 youth to nation’s capital to shadow members of congress

Young adults in the Shadow Program shared stories of their time in foster care and thoughts on improving the system with members of Congress.

Former foster youth share their stories
May 23, 2016

Former foster youth share their stories

In this video, former foster youth share their stories about their experiences in care and how society often perceives them.

One teen’s extraordinary journey to his forever family
January 28, 2016

One teen’s extraordinary journey to his forever family

Cory Kercher was 17, just days away from aging out of the foster care system without a permanent family. This is the story of his journey to finding his forever family.

May 12, 2006

The job is not done when foster care ends

Dr. William C. Bell testifies before the California Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care.

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