InFOCUS: State Initiatives for Dual System Youth: A National Scan shares how 50 states and territories are working to better support dual system youth (DSY). The report highlights the challenges these youth face, like unstable placements, frequent school moves, and longer involvement in systems, while also lifting up promising solutions such as data-sharing, cross-agency teamwork, and staff training. With examples from states like Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Nebraska, it shows how practical tools like automated data systems and collaborative committees are making a difference. Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, the report stresses the need for strong leadership, reliable data, and ongoing collaboration to create better outcomes for DSY nationwide.