Casey At Work
In 1994, minority juveniles in Oregon’s Multnomah County were 31% more likely to be detained than white juveniles. In 2000, this difference vanished — and detention rates dropped for all youth.
This issue of Casey Connects tells how the Foundation is ramping up efforts to help low-income families succeed. Smaller stories include a note of recognition page, a conference spotlight and a look at how one county in Oregon is making fairer detention decisions in the wake of Casey-led juvenile justice reforms.
Casey is championing a coordinated, results-oriented and sustainable strategy for helping low-income families build brighter futures. The game plan is simple: Help people find good jobs and make the most of their money so that they can support their children and set them on a path to success.