Blog Archive

52% of Young Americans Are Not College Students or Graduates

In 2015, just half of youth ages 18–24 were in college or had completed it — highlighting the urgent need to expand access to higher education. Read more.

One-Fourth of Kids in Immigrant Families Are Living in Poverty

In 2015, one in four U.S. kids lived in immigrant families. These children faced higher poverty rates than peers from U.S.-born families. Learn more.

Five Questions With Casey: Samantha Mellerson Talks Capacity Building

Samantha Mellerson helps nonprofits support children and families so all can thrive — no matter their race, class, ethnicity or hometown. Learn more.

Under Armour and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Funders to Support Summer Programs for Baltimore Youth

Under Armour and CareFirst joined nine Baltimore nonprofits to fund summer programs for low-income youth. Apply by 5 p.m. on February 17, 2017.

California Adopts Innovative Tools to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes

Two tech nonprofits, seeded by the Casey Foundation, are using data to help California strengthen its child welfare system and improve family outcomes.