Blog Archive

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.

Video Submissions Spotlight Achievement Gaps for Latino Students

Casey Foundation and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists challenged student videographers to tell the story of how Latino children are faring.

Leadership Program Welcomes New Class of Child Health Advocates

Meet the 16 Southern leaders working over 12 months to improve kids’ health and well-being through the Children’s Health Leadership Network.

Southside Works’ Career Fairs at Pittsburgh Yards

A series of career fairs has yielded lessons on creating economic opportunity in Atlanta. Read organizers' takeaways.

Webinar: How to Measure Child Welfare Disparities and Plan Systemwide Improvements

This presentation shares tips from Casey’s guide on building strong child welfare agencies, including how to use data to address disparities. 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.

Collaborative Helps Residents Get Jobs in Baltimore’s Growing Industries

A recent report shows how workforce-development programs in Baltimore helped participants get credentials that led to quality employment opportunities.

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.