Blog Archive

Juvenile Justice Network Seeks Advocates of Color for Youth Justice Leadership Institute

The National Juvenile Justice Network is accepting applications for a yearlong leadership development curriculum focused on youth justice reform.

Equitably Addressing COVID-19 and Economic Turmoil in Baltimore

The Baltimore Health Corps aims to employ 300 Baltimoreans to trace COVID-19 infections and coordinate care for those who contract the disease. Learn more.

Exploring Innovative Solutions to Community Challenges

A podcast series, funded by the Casey Foundation and produced by Lemonada Media, explores solutions to community challenges. Listen to the series.

Foundation Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Council

The Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group seeks new members for its Youth Advisory Council. Apply by 11:59 p.m. EST, Friday, January 20, 2017.

May Ng and John Kim Named Vice Presidents

The Casey Foundation proudly announces the promotion of both May Ng to VP and chief investment officer and John Kim to VP. Learn more.

Another Look at Child Poverty: The Supplemental Poverty Measure

About 12.5 million U.S. kids (17%) live in poverty, with rates ranging from 24% in California to 8% in Minnesota, per the Supplemental Poverty Measure.

Foundation President’s Statement on Freddie Gray Death

After Freddie Gray’s death, Casey’s CEO pledged to help connect Baltimore’s youth and families to community leaders, nonprofits and opportunity. Read more.

Official Poverty Measure Fails to Provide an Accurate Assessment of Anti-Poverty Programs

A Casey report says the outdated poverty measure from the 1960s fails to reflect how families are doing today or how programs are helping. Learn more.

Strengthening America’s Immigrant Workforce

Aspen Institute reports show how workforce and immigrant services intersect, offering ways to connect immigrants to skill-building and job advancement.