Blog Archive

One-Third of U.S. Kids Live in Families Burdened by Housing Costs

One in three U.S. kids — 25 million — live in homes burdened by high housing costs, though rates are now below pre-Great Recession levels. Learn more.

Foundation Launches Partnership To Move Results for Maryland "Opportunity Youth"

Casey and Maryland’s Governor’s Office for Children launched a program to boost school and job outcomes for youth ages 16–24 not in school or working.

One Georgia County Reimagines Its Response to Juvenile Delinquency

Casey is helping Chatham County, GA reduce youth incarceration for those who don’t pose a safety risk through support and technical assistance. Read more.

One Baltimore for Jobs Strengthens Local Workforce Systems

One Baltimore for Jobs, backed by Casey, helps youth from disinvested areas land jobs in construction, health care, transit, and other growth fields.

Jim Casey Initiative Site Reduces Youth Homelessness

Cleveland’s Jim Casey site, A Place 4 Me, housed 100 homeless youth in 100 days with help from committed community partners — setting a national example.

New Tool Kit on Implementing Normalcy Provisions of Strengthening Families Act

A new toolkit offers guidance to help policymakers and advocates implement the normalcy provisions of the Strengthening Families Act effectively.

New Child Welfare Financing Report is Important Tool for State Advocates

The Child Trends report, Child Welfare Financing SFY 2014, provides timely data on state-level child welfare financing. Learn more.

Supporting Student Success Through Elev8

A national review shows Elev8 has made key progress since 2008, helping students — especially during the transition to high school — get needed support.

New Casey Twitter Chat Series: Transforming Foster Parenting

The Casey Foundation is launching a monthly Twitter chat on foster parenting. Kim Stevens will kick it off on February 14, 2016.

Juvenile Justice Systems Find New Ways to Engage Families

Casey is partnering with juvenile justice systems to boost outcomes by strengthening family engagement and collaboration across the country. Learn more.