VISION SNAPSHOTS // What We Want To See
START SMALL (2021) Collaborative Implementation in Sites
FAMILY Young people who lack stable relationships with caring adults and who are potentially in systems TWO-GENERATION APPROACH Examples: Year 1 • 100% Sheltering Arms Centers applying two- generation approach. (currently implemented at two centers.) • STRIVE Atlanta - Introduce and consider implementation Intermediary • Possible Intermediary/ Partner: United Way of Atlanta. TEEN CONNECT Year 1 • Integrate 2Gen approach into training curriculum. JUVENILE COURT PROBATION Year 1 • Juvenile Court
COMMUNITY Young people who live in communities in which they don’t feel safe or supported and have a place to live
OPPORTUNITIES Young people who are not in school / work and at risk of disconnection
PITTSBURGH YARDS • The Nia Building is a vibrant hub of economic activity and is fully occupied with predominantly black or brown led businesses. Many of the tenant businesses are led by residents from surrounding neighborhoods. • Pittsburgh Yards succeeds in hosting a youth entrepreneurship cohort, in supporting youth artistic expression and in engaging youth as leaders. In all of these, black youth are predominant. HOUSING • Youth housing assessment by the Urban Institute has been completed, is shared with House ATL and other partners, and is informing the Atlanta Civic Site's investment strategy in youth housing needs. • Affordable housing policy advocacy and organizing groups are being supported by Casey to specifically address the housing challenges of youth and young adults (with a focus on Casey's priority populations). Youth and young adults are being supported to engage with these policy and advocacy organizations. • Households connected to elementary schools in NPU-V experience more housing stability through eviction prevention legal assistance, case management and rental assistance provided by Casey's partner organizations. COMMUNITY SAFETY • At least one community organizing group and at least one policy advocacy group is receiving significant support from the Foundation to work towards systems addressing safety from a public health framework. • The Trauma Response Network has a consistent group of trained community members who regularly deploy for NPU-V gun violence incidents. Healing Circles occur regularly and are well attended. The Cure Violence team has built trust and is well recognized in the community. Surrounding communities are observing and asking for these interventions to occur in their areas. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT • Youth organizing and youth leadership groups are working in southwest Atlanta and being supported by the Foundation. They are in regular dialogue with the Atlanta Civic Site and their capacity needs are informing plans for future investments. • A youth led participatory grantmaking process has been conducted and youth have assessed the process and made suggestions for improvements in 2022. • Casey provides support for youth who are selected to serve on the Citizen Review Board (and additional City boards and committees if the opportunity presents itself.)
TEACHERS • Teacher residency supported that includes an intentional focus on anti-bias, cultural competency, and content expertise; • Professional learning for existing teachers in anti-racist and liberatory practices RACE AND EQUITY • A race equity office in Atlanta Public Schools to hold the district and board accountable for the implementation of the equity policy COLLEGE AND CAREER • Career pathways' quality has been assessed for accessibility by student race, class, and neighborhood • Accessibility to Advanced Placement and/or International Baccaulaureate courses has been assessed by student race, class, and neighborhood REENGAGEMENT • Establish a reengagement center for youth who are not currently enrolled in school ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY • Youth and young adult advisory council established to guide the development of a workforce development report and strategy • Strategic partner is secured to position Pittsburgh Yards as the destination for black entrepreneurs and provide technical assistance to cultivate businesses located in the space • Local lender network convened to identify existing small business capital offerings, funding gaps, and needs • Capital partnership established with local CDFI to address financing gaps and technical assistance needs for emerging real estate developers and/or growth businesses • Investment in new workforce development training programs focused on the future of work and other career paths that align with state high-demand careers or economic development strategy
Probation Practices Reform adopted in Fulton County, including an introduction to the 2 Gen approach.
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