Blog Archive

2018 Snapshot of Kids in Foster Care

The gender and age breakdowns of kids in the U.S. foster care system have remained fairly consistent since 2003. View the data details.

To Do Better by Kids, Build a Bigger Bench of Loving, Caring, Supportive Adults

National Foster Care Month highlights the critical role of foster parents, kinship caregivers, mentors and others. Learn how Casey is doing its part.

Brain Research Points to Better Results for Foster Care Youth

A Jim Casey Initiative report confirms adolescence is a key brain development period, offering a learning window similar to early childhood. Learn more.

Connecticut Is the First State in Nation to Eliminate Youth Prison Model

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has announced the closure of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School, the state’s large juvenile corrections facility.

Better Help for Systems-Involved Kids After Natural Disasters

Child Trends will create a toolkit to help public systems address disaster-related trauma in systems-involved youth over the next two years. Read more.

That Scary Infant Mortality Rate? Here's What You Need to Know

The 2015 infant mortality rate for babies born to Black mothers is alarmingly high. Read the specifics behind this statistic.

Jim Casey Initiative Names Young Fellows From 12 States

Casey named 12 new Jim Casey Fellows to train in leadership and advocacy and help improve outcomes for youth moving from foster care to adulthood.

Casey Seeks New Partners for its Evidence2Success Framework

Casey seeks proposals from communities interested in Evidence2Success, a framework helping public system and resident leaders improve child well-being.

Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez to Lead Foundation's Center for Systems Innovation

Casey has appointed Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez as VP of its Center for Systems Innovation, overseeing reform efforts in child welfare and juvenile justice.