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.

Report: Youth in Foster Care Need Family, Not Just Skills for Independence

A Casey report urges child welfare agencies to support teens exiting foster care by prioritizing family and the role of caring adults in their success.

Upcoming Webinar: How Your School or Nonprofit Can Better Engage Parents

An Aug. 9 Foundation webinar will highlight a new tool that helps nonprofits and schools better engage parents in their work and develop parent leaders.

Lessons From the Field: Evaluating a Two-Generation Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

A new evaluation of Casey’s FES-ECE initiative offers key guidance for delivering integrated services to low-income families. Read more.

Five Questions with Casey: Sophie Dagenais on the Baltimore Unrest and the Way Forward

Sophie Dagenais highlights the need to include all Baltimoreans — especially those with fewer opportunities — to drive lasting, positive change.

Two Out of Three Kids in America Are Living With Both Parents

Two out of three children in America live in a married-couple household, according to the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Youth Incarcerated in Virginia’s Juvenile Correctional Centers Present Ideas to Governor

The Casey Foundation supported Virginia’s shift toward juvenile justice reform. Youth and staff met with Gov. McAuliffe to share their ideas. Learn more.