Blog Archive

Embracing Sector Strategies: Workforce Boards Share Lessons

Workforce development boards in five states share lessons on implementing sector strategies that address job-seeker challenges and employer needs.

Reports on Youth Incarceration and Parents’ Insights During COVID-19

Reports share insights from families of youth in custody during COVID-19. Read ways to reduce youth incarceration during the pandemic.

Five Questions with Casey: Irene Lee and the Foundation's Work on Immigration Issues

Irene Lee leads Casey’s work on expanding opportunity and launched grantmaking for refugee and immigrant families. She shares more in Five Questions.

An Innovative Training Program is Helping Atlantans Get — and Keep — Jobs

Emory researchers found Atlanta CareerRise outperformed traditional programs in helping people get hired, stay employed and boost earnings. Learn more.

In 2021, Families Continue to Recover From Pandemic-era Job and Income Losses

As the pandemic brought American life to a halt, the share of kids with at least one unemployed parent doubled. Explore the data details.

Community Matters Highlights Baltimore Neighborhood's Innovative Approach to Development

A recent Community Matters webinar spotlights how East Baltimore’s Oliver community is reclaiming and reinvesting in its neighborhood from the ground up.

Supporting Parenting Youth Via Virtual Resource Center

A new webinar explores the Annie E. Casey Foundation's online resource for helping child welfare practitioners partner with expectant and parenting youth.

2012 National and State Data Profiles from the KIDS COUNT Data Book

National and state data profiles with indicators from the 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book.

Developing Consistent Standards for Quality in the Payroll Card Industry

This webinar will highlight industry-wide best practices for payroll cards, an alternative to direct-deposit or check payments — and the industry's future.

Ohio Extends Foster Care Services to Age 21

Ohio extended foster care to age 21, joining 23 states supporting youth transitions. A Place 4 Me played a key role in building support locally. Read more.