- January 22, 2020
A Tale of Two Courtrooms: Exploring the Differing Lenses of Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
Guest blogger Mary Nelson shares two stories that can be used as a lens for evaluating the effectiveness of youth-serving systems.
- October 24, 2019
A Cycle of Injustice: How Mass Incarceration Impacts Our Youth
As the momentum for criminal justice reform prevails, Samaura Stone writes about how youth & families are still a missing part of the conversation.
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Harnessing the Potential of Young Adults: How Programs Are Using Youth Voice, Education, and Workforce Development to Transform Systems (Boston, MA & East Providence, RI)
This study tour consisted of site visits & presentations from labor, child welfare & juvenile justice leaders about systems to achieve greater youth outcomes.
- July 23, 2019
The Intersection Between CTE and Afterschool Programs: Perkins V
Thomasena Thomas writes about Perkins V, a legislation that aims to increase learner access to high-quality CTE programs.
- July 11, 2019
Persistence to Graduation
This publication, along with individual practice briefs, highlights successful schools & programs in Kentucky that promote high school graduation.
- June 20, 2019
Alternative Education in ESSA State Plans: A Review of 38 States
A review of 38 ESSA state plans shows how states are addressing accountability for alternative education, with infographic of key findings.
- May 7, 2019
Key Stakeholders in Foster Care: Who’s At the Table?
Jesse Kannam offers insight into how the child welfare system can leverage the expertise and experience of youth and judges.
- April 22, 2019
Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Video
This animated video aims to raise awareness about the intersection of child abuse, foster care, and trafficking
Surveying the Field: Mapping a Path Towards Better Outcomes for Systems-Involved Youth
This discussion group identified available resources and new tools that help promote better outcomes for systems-involved youth.
- January 23, 2019
How States Can Leverage Service to Promote Equity
Jesse Kannam shares how national service programs can increase access to equitable education and workforce opportunities for traditionally underserved youth.
- July 24, 2018
Social and Emotional Learning: What We Can Learn From Alternative Schools
Betsy Brand discusses how alternative schools intentionally create a culture that encourages and builds social and emotional skills.
- June 26, 2018
Bringing Youth Voice to the Table
Guest blogger Marcía Hopkins discusses the power of youth voice & providing opportunities for foster care and JJ systems youth to share their stories.
- May 8, 2018
Tweets of Wisdom
Jesse Kannam shares key insights from leaders who serve and support youth involved in foster care and/or the juvenile justice system.
- April 24, 2018
When Your Best is Not Enough: Striving For Perfection In An Imperfect Foster Care System
Samaura Stone offers a personal glimpse of working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for youth in foster care.
- March 6, 2018
AYPF Policy Pillars, Part 3: Putting Our Collective Arms Around Our Youth
Betsy Brand discusses the value and importance of Comprehensive Connected Supports in part-three of our series on AYPF’s policy goals.
- February 6, 2018
AYPF Policy Pillars, Part 2: No More Square Pegs in Round Holes – Personalized Learning
Betsy Brand spotlights personalized learning in part-two of our series on AYPF’s policy goals.
- January 30, 2018
New Year, New Resources: Introducing the Alternative Education Hub
Jessica Kannam unveils AYPF’s new alternative education resource hub.
- January 23, 2018
“Nothing About Us, Without Us:” Leveraging Youth Voice for Change-making
Jenna Tomasello highlights how voices of foster care youth can play an integral role in both policy and practice change.
- January 16, 2018
“Do You See Me?”: Youth Voice to Address Barriers
Jesse Kannam spotlights three programs that are using youth voice to shape their programming and advocacy.
- January 2, 2018
Informing Youth Policy, Improving Youth Outcomes In a Changing World
Betsy Brand, provides the context for AYPF’s work and new strategic plan in 2018.
