Blog Archive

New Tool Helps Leaders Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities

The Results Equity Crosswalk helps leaders address racial and ethnic disparities, focusing on how race, class and culture shape outcomes for kids.

JDAI Sites: Apply Now for New Staff Development Opportunity

Agencies can apply for the Re-Imagining Juvenile Justice program, supported by the Casey Foundation, through Jan. 25, 2018.

Young People Help to Reshape Workforce Development in Baltimore

Young people in Baltimore seek meaningful careers, but barriers like limited support and information hinder their path, a new Casey report finds.

Apply Today: New Leadership Program Open to NPU-V Residents

Residents of Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Unit-V can apply to a new leadership program aimed at helping residents effect positive community change.

America’s Child and Teen Mortality Rate Is Moving in Right Direction

In 2015, there were 25 child and teen deaths for every 100,000 kids in the U.S. This rate has shrunk by 22% since 2005. Learn why.

Carla Javits is Focused on Jobs (Millions of Them)

Carla Javits and Lisa Hamilton discuss how social enterprises can address employment barriers ignored by traditional workforce systems. Learn more.

Brain Frames: Short Tools for Positive Interactions With Youth in Foster Care

A new resource, Brain Frames, helps those who work with foster care youth use adolescent brain science to promote healthy outlooks and behaviors.

A Place to Call Home in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Neighborhood

Brandi Oates and her family will soon move into one of 53 homes the Casey Foundation renovated to boost homeownership and community in Atlanta. Read more.

Tiffany’s Story: Making the Change With Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential

After exiting foster care, Tiffany struggled to care for her twin boys. Learn about her journey to a brighter future, courtesy of Casey’s LEAP program.