Blog Archive

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.

Investing Endowment Funds to Create Savings and Assets for Low-Income Families

An innovative fund preserves affordable housing while strengthening the financial resources of renters. Learn how it works.

Evidence2Success Framework Shapes Services for Black Youth in Miami

A team of service providers is working together to better serve Black young people and families in Miami, Florida.

Podcast Explores Culture-Informed Approaches to Native Family Well-Being

A podcast episode discusses a program that uses cultural teachings with leadership skills to foster healing in one Native community. Listen to the episode.

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.

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.

Webinar Highlights What Caregivers Need to Know About Kinship Care

The Casey Foundation will host a free webinar to help caregivers and professionals support relatives navigating the challenges of raising kin.

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.

Supporting Student Success Through Elev8

A national review shows Elev8 has made key progress since 2008, helping students — especially during the transition to high school — get needed support.

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.