Blog Archive

New Video: How Evidence2Success is Making a Difference for Kids and Families

A new video highlights how Evidence2Success has improved child well-being in Providence, RI — the first community to adopt the framework. Watch now.

Bringing Leah Back Home: Reunification and the Lifelong Families Model

This video tells the story of Leah and how she reunified with her birth mom through services provided by the Foundation's former direct service agency.

Report Shows Support for Serving Youth Charged With Violent Offenses in the Community

A new report finds most crime victims support serving justice-involved youth in the community and expanding community-based options. Read more.

Report: JDAI Sites Must Do Better for Native American Youth

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative® sites must reevaluate their processes to safely reduce detention of Native American youth, says a new report.

U.S. Population Has Grown 20% in Just Two Decades

Over the last 20 years, the U.S. population has grown by 20% — from 269.4 million Americans in 1996 to 323.1 million in 2016 — and skewed older in age.

Giving Former Prisoners Positive Returns

Rodney Evans, a former addict, rebuilt his life with Project RETURN. The Casey Foundation supports reentry efforts to reduce recidivism and aid families.

New Evidence2Success Video Highlights Shifting Public Financing to What Works

A new video shows how Evidence2Success sites in AL, RI, and UT use local data to align resources with community priorities. Learn more.

New Initiative Harnesses Higher Ed’s Role in Strengthening Local Communities

Schools nationwide have joined a Casey-backed effort to help colleges and universities build stronger ties with and invest in their local communities.