Why Income Inequality Hurts Kids and Families The American Dream — the idea that anyone who is determined and works hard can get ahead — has long defined the promise of the United States. Yet the reality is that life chances for Americans are now determined to a significant degree by the wealth of our parents. The dream that hard work will lead to greater opportunity is increasingly challenging to realize. Read More
The 5-2-2 of Results Count Casey's results-based leadership approach — Results Count — is based on five core competencies, two foundational frameworks and two foundational skills. Read More
Mapping a More Equitable Future: The Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas The Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas is a new online data resource that examines eight key quality-of-life indicators across the metro Atlanta area and features an innovative mapping tool and 200 maps that clearly reveal how where you live has a significant influence on your access to opportunities. This new resource can provide elected officials and community leaders with the information they need to create a more equitable Atlanta. Read More
Resources for Investing in a Strong Start for Children The lack of strong support in early childhood means that millions of children in the U.S. face lives of lost potential. But it doesn't have to be that way. Donors can help all children get an equal chance at a strong start, according to the Center for High Impact Philanthropy. Read More
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Joins White House Initiative to Support Young Men of Color Ten philanthropies are working with the “My Brother's Keeper” effort to create opportunities that help young men of color in America lead healthy and productive lives. Read More
Foundation Calls for Grant Proposals to Support Baltimore Children and Families Direct service organizations in Baltimore City may receive grants of up to $20,000 for summertime youth activities and programs. Read More
McCarthy Promotes Public System Reforms in Stanford Social Innovation Review President and CEO Patrick McCarthy writes about the importance of working with public systems in a supplement of the Stanford Social Innovation Review sponsored by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. Read More
Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Youth In order to bring the right resources to bear in a community, leaders must fully understand the prevalence of risk and protective factors among young people. The Casey Foundation has compiled a set of measures to help determine the risk and protective factors present in a community. Read More
Foster Care Explained: What It Is, How It Works and How It Can Be Improved Learn about the foster care system: What it is, how it works, and how it can be improved — with resources and data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
What is Kinship Care? More than 2.7 million children in America live in kinship care — when relatives raise children whose parents no longer can. Explore reports and resources on kinship care. Read More
