Blog Archive

Members of the 1993 Children and Family Fellowship

Ten leaders from across the country have been named to the 1993 class of the Children and Family Fellowship.

The Community Investment Fund: Inspiring Innovative Resident-Led Change

Atlanta’s Planning Unit V residents can apply for small Casey grants to drive local change and tackle neighborhood challenges through community action.

Policy Report Explores Youth and Work

A 2012 KIDS COUNT report found 6.5 million U.S. youth were not in school or work, facing underemployment and lacking needed 21^st century job skills.

Nation Shifts Away From Costly, Unnecessary Confinement

Since 2007, the rate at which youth are placed in juvenile detention and residential facilities has steadily declined — falling 44% nationwide.

Supporting Leaders in the Transformative Justice Movement

The Peer2Peer Exchange program trains young leaders impacted by incarceration and violence to drive transformative justice and expand its impact.

In Memphis, Effort to Boost Businesses of Color Gains Momentum

Memphis launched the 800 Initiative to help 800 Black-owned businesses grow their revenue by $50 million. Learn more.

Casey Foundation and Partners Support Federal Effort to Reduce Poverty in Rural Communities

The Casey Foundation backs a federal project using a two-generation approach to fight rural poverty, led by USDA and Health and Human Services. Read more.