Blog Archive

Register Now for the Opening Sessions of the Justice Link

On June 15 and 16, 2022, Casey will launch Justice Link, a virtual pavilion to connect people pursuing youth well-being.

Former Casey Youth Council Member Appointed to Virginia’s Juvenile Justice Board

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has appointed a former Casey Foundation youth partnership consultant to Va.’s Board of Juvenile Justice. Read more.

Connecting Sex Trafficking Survivors to Education and Jobs in Atlanta

Survivors of sex trafficking face numerous barriers to education and employment. In Atlanta, a Casey grantee is providing services to help them. Learn how.

Apply for Atlanta-based Leadership Program to Improve Third-Grade Reading

The Casey Foundation seeks candidates in child- and family-serving fields in Atlanta for an intensive leadership program to boost third-grade reading.

Series Explores the Power and Future of Social Investing

Stanford Social Innovation Review’s 11-part series dives into social investing, a growing way philanthropies go beyond grants to advance their mission.

Baltimore Youth Gain Summer Work Experience That Lasts a Lifetime

In the summer of 2017, over 8,000 Baltimore youth gained job experience and a paycheck through a Casey Foundation-supported program. Learn more.

Using Evidence-Based Practices to Help Students Succeed Against the Odds

In West Virginia, a Casey-backed mentoring program uses evidence-based practices to help underserved students earn advanced STEM degrees. Learn more.

The American Household: Many Are Led by Parents With Low Education Levels

Parents with more education tend to have stable finances and kids who thrive in school — highlighting the link between education and child success.

Review Highlights Research, Policy and Practices to Best Serve LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care

Casey released a new literature review to help child welfare agencies better support LGBTQ youth using research and practical guidance. Learn more.

Sharp Declines in Youth Placements Continue in Ohio’s Lucas County

Lucas County, OH, is helping expand JDAI efforts to reduce youth confinement, steering kids away from correctional placements and into better alternatives.