Blog Archive

Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Hospital-Based Program

The Casey Foundation supports a multiyear evaluation of Healing Hurt People, an innovative, hospital-based violence intervention program in Philadelphia.

Casey Makes Trove of Data on Foster Care Experiences Available to Researchers

Data from the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative is available to select researchers. Apply to access data on youth in foster care.

Opportunity Zones: Incentivizing Investment in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Charles Rutheiser, Casey Foundation senior associate, talks Opportunity Zones — and how they can evolve with the help of a federal tax incentive program.

Immigrant Families with Kids Are at Greater Risk of Financial Instability

Financial stability shapes a child’s future — but for many immigrant families, it’s out of reach even with steady jobs, KIDS COUNT data shows. Learn more.

Five Advocacy Organizations Receive Support to Reduce Youth Incarceration

The National Juvenile Justice Network awarded $350K to five organizations working to educate policymakers and media about safety in the justice system.

Connecting Workforce Professionals With Local Employers for Sustainable Employment

A Casey-funded tool kit helps workforce professionals build employer ties to support sustainable jobs and meet local hiring needs. Learn more.

Casey Stands With Its NPU-V Neighbors on Housing in Atlanta

With Casey funding, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation is expanding its work to help more NPU-V residents access safe, stable, affordable housing.

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.