Blog Archive

Apply for the 2018 Atlanta Community Investment Fund

The Casey Foundation’s Community Investment Fund offers residents in Southwest Atlanta a shot at receiving small grants to effect lasting community change.

Young Adults, College Paths and Race: What the Data Say

College attendance rose to 49% in 2016, but racial and ethnic disparities still hinder many young adults on the path to a degree. Learn more.

Helping Working Community College Students Succeed

A new report shows how community colleges support working students by bundling services to help them succeed in school and support their families.

Report: Entrepreneurship is Key to Building Wealth for Black Atlantans

Reinvesting in Atlanta’s Black entrepreneurs can help build community wealth, according to a new report from Prosperity Now. Learn more.

Residents, Partners, Casey Foundation Celebrate Groundbreaking for Atlanta's Pittsburgh Yards

Pittsburgh Yards™ broke ground today — a major milestone for this mixed-use project to uplift Atlanta’s Pittsburgh and Southside communities. Learn more.

Embedding Equity Into Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

A Casey webinar explores how inclusive procurement can help women- and minority-owned businesses compete for large-scale development projects. Watch now.

Ventura County's Approach to Latino Youth on Probation

Two evening reporting centers at community-based organizations in Ventura County, California, are taking a different approach to probation.

Married Parents Are Still the Norm for Kids in Immigrant Families

Three out of every four kids in immigrant families — 13.7 million children total — are being raised in married-couple households.

Language and Kids in Immigrant Families: What the Data Say

In 2016, one in four children in America lived in an immigrant family. KIDS COUNT takes a closer look at what the data says about this group of kids.

High Housing Costs a Reality for Millions of Kids in Immigrant Families

Across the nation, 41% of kids in immigrant families and 29% of kids in U.S.-born families are living in households grappling with high housing costs.