Blog Archive

Apply Now: Juvenile Justice Train-the-Trainer Opportunity to Develop Frontline Staff

State or local juvenile justice agencies can apply to a train-the-trainer professional development program supported by the Casey Foundation.

Five Questions with Casey: Allison Gerber on the Value of Apprenticeships

Senior Associate Allison Gerber discusses the role of apprenticeships in Casey's strategies for connecting people to jobs.

Building Evidence on How to Move Young Latinas Toward College

Con Mi MADRE helps girls succeed from 6^th grade through college by building on mother-daughter bonds. Casey is supporting evidence of its impact.

Guiding Questions Advance Equity in Evaluation and Research

A new Casey publication helps researchers and funders incorporate equity-focused practices into their work. Learn more.

Competitions Seek Job-Training Ideas in a Changing Economy

The organizations New Profit, MIT Solve, XPRIZE and other Casey partners will launch an effort to reshape workforce training in an ever-changing economy.

Casey Selects 15 Sites to Train Juvenile Justice Frontline Staff

Casey chose 15 agencies for its first RJJ Institute to expand training for staff working with youth in the juvenile justice system. Learn more.

Academic Success in Low-Income New Jersey School District Offers National Model

Low-income students of color thrive in Union City, NJ public schools. Soledad O'Brien shares how one city has transformed education to benefit all kids.

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.

Keeping the Family Conversation Alive: Supporting Permanence Among Youth in Foster Care

A new guide from the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative offers advice on fostering permanence for youth in care, based on the latest brain research.