Reading Scores in 2019: States Not Doing Right by Kids in Title I Schools New data indicates that 49% of fourth-graders in non-Title I schools scored below proficient in reading. Explore the results. Read More
New Recruits Join Network Aimed at Promoting Diversity in Evaluation Sector The Casey Foundation has selected a new group of evaluators and researchers to join its network of evaluation experts from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. Read More
Casey Fellow in Focus: Helping Kids Meet Early Milestones in Michigan Kristen McDonald is one of 16 visionary leaders who recently graduated from the Casey Foundation’s Children and Family Fellowship. Her story demonstrates what Fellows can accomplish when they apply the tools and competencies of Results Count — the Foundation’s results-based leadership approach — to achieve measurable results in child well-being. Read More
Report Helps Funders Advance Equity in Research A new report provides insights into equity-focused research and outlines strategies to forge community partnerships that help advance equity in research. Read More
Young Hawaiians Play Key Role in Passage of Foster Youth Bill of Rights Hawaii passed a new law to support youth in foster care, shaped by young Hawaiians who know the system firsthand. Learn more. Read More
Our Statement on Children's Access to Health Care As an organization dedicated to improving the lives of America’s children, the Casey Foundation recognizes the fundamental importance of a child's health and health care. In a statement, President & CEO Patrick McCarthy encourages our nation's leaders to prioritize kids in the current debate. Read More
Adapting the Model: Successful Two-Generation Program Sheds its Residential Approach A new Casey-funded study raises key questions — and insights — about scaling two-generation programs for single moms and their children. Learn more. Read More
New Casey Web Tool May Transform Case Management in Child Welfare Learn about Casebook, an app that adopts social networking tools to help child welfare professionals serve children and families more effectively. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Gail Hayes on Early Childhood Education Gail Hayes, former director of Casey's Atlanta Civic Site, discusses efforts to deliver quality early childhood education at the state and national level. Read More
Apply for the 2018 Atlanta Community Investment Fund The Casey Foundation’s Community Investment Fund (CIF) is offering residents in several Southwest Atlanta communities a shot at receiving small grants that offer a big opportunity for lasting community change. Read More
