Blog Archive

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.

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.

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.

Lawrence Katz on How Research and Evidence Drive Social Change

Discover how evidence-based research drives social change and reduces poverty in this CaseyCast episode with Harvard University's Lawrence Katz. Listen now.

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.

Admitting Failure: Learning From Mistakes in Philanthropy

Admitting failures can drive better strategies and transparency — yet many in philanthropy still struggle to talk openly about mistakes. Learn why.

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.