Blog Archive

Honoring Its Roots, JDAI Selects Florida for National Conference

Casey will mark 25 years of JDAI at its Orlando conference — honoring reforms that began in Broward County more than two decades ago. Learn more.

Making Saving Easy and Fun for Low-Income Families

Commonwealth, a long-time Casey grantee, recently introduced Prize Savings, a new incentive that enables financially vulnerable Americans to build savings.

New Online Collection of Resources on Youth and Young Adults

The Casey Foundation and Foundation Center created a resource hub for disconnected youth — ages 16–24 who aren’t in school or working. Learn more.

Expanding Choices for Evidence-Based Programming

With Casey support, Blueprints expanded its evidence-based programs to help communities find youth development models that meet their specific needs.

Leadership Program Supports New York City’s Community Schools Initiative

Casey and NYC’s Department of Education teamed up to boost student outcomes by training Office of Community Schools staff in leadership development.

KIDS COUNT Network Brainstorms Racial Equity Strategies

Nearly 200 youth advocates met in San Antonio to explore race equity, deepen their understanding of racism and share strategies with their communities.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Reporting News Through a Racial Justice Lens

With Casey Foundation support, the 2016 Facing Forward Conference gave reporters tips from Colorlines on how to cover racial justice through journalism.