Blog Archive

Ohio County Expands Diversion for Youth With Misdemeanor Charges

Casey awarded Lucas County, OH a grant to test new juvenile probation strategies, aiming to divert more youth from court for better outcomes. Learn more.

Juvenile Justice System Focuses on Strengths of Youth and Families in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is piloting a training to help juvenile justice staff connect with youth and build on their strengths to improve outcomes. Learn more.

Evidence2Success in Providence: A Report on Implementation

A new report highlights how Evidence2Success was implemented in two Providence neighborhoods — Casey’s first Evidence2Success site. Learn more.

Proportion of American Parents Without Health Insurance Hits Five-Year Low

In 2015, 12% of parents (7M) lacked health insurance — down from 18% in 2010. The ACA is credited with boosting parental coverage. Learn more.

More Kids Living in Low-Income Families Today Than Before Recession

Research shows poverty harms child development. Today, 31 million kids — 43% of U.S. children — live in low-income families. Learn more.

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.