This report summarizes the lessons learned and resources from six years of work with the getREAL initiative. Understanding and acting on these lessons can help changemakers to create a welcoming and affirming child welfare system to support these youth and … Read More
Author Archives: Susan Shaffette
Homelessness and Housing Instability Among LGBTQ Youth
Trevor Project. 2022 Executive SummaryLGBTQ youth are overrepresented among young people experiencing homelessness andhousing instability in the United States. This elevated risk of homelessness and housinginstability has detrimental effects on LGBTQ youths’ mental health. This report uses datafrom the 2021 … Read More
Recommendations for Child Welfare System Support from Youth Currently and Formerly in Foster Care
The Survey of Youth Transitioning from Foster Care (SYTFC) collected information from youth currently and formerly in foster care in two states who were at risk for human trafficking experiences based on their demographic characteristics, maltreatment allegations, and removal and … Read More
Survey of Youth Currently and Formerly in Foster Care at Risk for Human Trafficking: Final Report
O Human trafficking of youth is defined as the exploitation of minors for forced labor or commercial sex and is increasingly recognized as a public health and social justice concern. In recent years, federal lawmakers have highlighted the importance of … Read More
Organizing for Racial Equity Within the Federal Government
President Biden’s Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for UnderservedCommunities Through the Federal Government presents a generational opportunity to bringthe full force of the federal government to the work of racial equity and justice. To realizeits potential, racial … Read More
Making the Case for Intergenerational Programs
Provides rationale and facts to help make the case for intergenerational programs Making the Case for Intergenerational Programs is based on a comprehensive review of the literature on intergenerational programs and highlights evidence-based findings on how intergenerational programs benefit everyone. Download … Read More
Reinforcing a Strong Foundation: Equitable Supports for Basic Needs of Grandfamilies
The 2021 State of Grandfamilies in America Annual Report Download the press release Download the executive summary Download the full report Download the full report in Spanish Download the infographic Watch the recording of the event There are 2.6 million … Read More
State of Babies Yearbook 2022
Babies Are Born With Unlimited Potential The story of America’s babies has never been more important. The State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 makes clear that our nation’s systems have not ensured all babies have the supports they need to thrive. A nation … Read More
Children and COVID-19: State Data Report:
Powerpoint information as presented – recapping data from states on COVID-19. A Joint Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association: Summary of Publicly Reported Data from 49 states, NYC, DC, PR, and GU. Version: 5/5/22. … Read More
Free Toolkit Assesses Life Skills Youth Need for Independence
An updated version of the Casey Life Skills (CLS) toolkit is now available with recent revisions made using a diversity and equity lens. The updated toolkit includes two new skill areas—civic engagement and navigating the child welfare system—and a supplemental assessment that … Read More