Blog Archive

Study: Foster Youth Fare Better When They Receive Care Until 21

Kids who stayed in foster care until age 19 had better education and health outcomes than kids who were no longer in custody, according to recent findings.

Dan Cardinali on Big Bets, Supporting Democracy and Driving Impact

In this CaseyCast: Casey President Lisa Hamilton and Independent Sector President Dan Cardinali discuss nonprofits and driving change for the public good.

New Research Sheds Light on Youth Entrepreneurship in Baltimore

A new report highlights what's needed to help young people in Baltimore succeed as entrepreneurs. Learn more.

Families Lost Income, Struggled to Make Ends Meet During Pandemic

From 2020 to 2021, about 40% of U.S. families with kids struggled to pay for regular household expenses. Learn which families were hardest hit.

America’s Foster Care Population Is Growing — Again

The U.S. foster care population grew by 13,000 youth — to more than 415,000 kids total — from 2013 to 2014, according to KIDS COUNT data. Learn more.

Helping Public Agencies and Nonprofits Communicate for Evidence-Driven Action

A new brief highlights challenges and opportunities for organizations that want to ensure the evidence they share is timely, readily available and clear.

Governors Can Help Kids and Families by Promoting Child Welfare Improvements

To drive child welfare reform, gaining a governor’s support can spark major improvements in state agencies. Learn more.

Commentary Explores the Role of Technology in Evidence-Based Interventions

Casey’s Cynthia Weaver and 3C Institute’s Melissa DeRosier discuss using tech to enhance data access for public system interventions. Learn more.

Child Poverty Rate Remains Flat Nationwide

Data from 2014 shows child poverty remained unchanged, signaling that economic recovery is still missing the nation’s lowest-income families. Learn more.

Healthy Recreational Opportunities in NPU-V

The Atlanta Civic Site partnered with the community to revitalize a neighborhood park and community center in the city’s Neighborhood Planning Unit V.