How does the partnership between Bravehearts and The Children’s Village promote authentic youth leadership?
In this Q&A, leaders from Bravehearts and The Children’s Village describe their partnership in lifting up voices of young people in care.
Foster care alumni
What are some considerations for employing and supporting youth peer mentors in child welfare?
Understand the benefits of employing youth peer mentors to support young people impacted by the child welfare system.
Lived expertise
Explore our Questions from the Field resources related to engaging people with lived expertise.
Casey Excellence for Children Awards
These awards recognize individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving outcomes for children and families in the child welfare system.
How can individuals with direct experience of child welfare help to reform the system?
Learn findings from a national survey in which three stakeholder groups voiced the systemic challenges faced by child welfare.
Ending the Need for Group Placements
This learning exchange explores the “seven levers” that are key to ending the need for group placements in child welfare.
How are some child protection agencies attending to Qualified Residential Treatment Program requirements?
Learn from five state agencies about their strategies for implementing the QRTP requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act.
What are some best practices for recruiting and working with youth advisory boards?
Learn how agencies can prepare to involve and share power with youth through youth advisory boards.
How can agencies and organizations prepare for authentic youth engagement?
Learn about steps agencies can take to prepare for youth involvement in their systems change efforts.