Blog Archive

Scholars Named to Program Promoting Diversity in the Evaluation Field

The Casey Foundation welcomed 20 new LEEAD scholars to boost leadership opportunities for researchers of color in evaluation. Learn more.

The Foundation Awards Over $850,000 in Grants to Summer Programs for Baltimore Kids and Youth

The Casey Foundation awarded $860,000 in grants to 43 nonprofits to fund summer programs for hundreds of Baltimore City youth in 2016. Learn more.

New Publication Profiles Latest Class of Children and Family Fellows

A new report shows how Casey’s Children & Family Fellows work on behalf of kids, families and communities — and what they hope to accomplish.

Experts Talk Developing a Model for Extended Foster Care and Re-Entry Policies

The final webinar in a six-part series highlights key parts of extended foster care, including model programs, policies across states, and reform plans.

The Racial Wealth Audit: Policy Analysis Through a Racial Lens

A new tool shows how policies impact savings by race, aiming to boost asset building in communities of color for financial and family stability. Read more.

Millions of Children Living in High-Poverty Areas

Increasingly, America is the land of the haves — and the have-nots.

Leadership Program Helps Health Advocates Connect More Kids and Families to Medicaid

Graduates from the Children’s Health Leadership Network helped improve Medicaid in four states during their 12-month program. Learn more.

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.

Virtual Events to Highlight Strategies that Promote Financial Stability, Wealth

Upcoming events will highlight strategies for reducing debt and increasing financial stability for families and young people. Learn more and register.