Blog Archive

Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Careers in Automotive Repair

This blog spotlights how the Automotive Training Center used Community Investment Fund grants to grow career opportunities for youth in Southwest Atlanta.

Expanding the Bench Makes a Move

The Casey Foundation has tapped Change Matrix to take the helm of two Expanding the Bench efforts aimed at increasing diversity in research and evaluation.

Casey Shares Insights From its Journey Toward Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion

In under a decade, the Casey Foundation’s staff shifted from 60% white to nearly 60% people of color. A new report shows how this change took root.

Leading the Way: Colorado Makes Kinship Care a Priority for Kids in Foster Care

From 2003 to 2016, Colorado cut residential placements by 65% and nearly doubled kinship care — thanks to research and Casey Foundation support.

New JDAI Sites: Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York

JDAI continues to broaden its reach as four states join the national network.

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.

A Decade of Data: Kids in High-Poverty Communities

Across the country, 14% of children are now living in high-poverty communities, according to the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Helping Students Make the Grade

Two women used a $4,200 grant from the Community Investment Fund to launch a Common Core Coaching education program for Atlanta students. Learn more.

Nov. 12 Webinar to Highlight New KIDS COUNT Policy Report

The Casey Foundation will host a Nov. 12 webinar on helping 10 million low-income U.S. families thrive through a two-generation approach.

Webinar to Examine Strategies for Promoting Equity With the Family First Act

The Casey and Grant foundations will host a webinar in April 2019 to explore how child welfare leaders can use the Family First Act to achieve equity.