Blog Archive

Under Armour and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Funders to Support Summer Programs for Baltimore Youth

Under Armour and CareFirst joined nine Baltimore nonprofits to fund summer programs for low-income youth. Apply by 5 p.m. on February 17, 2017.

Rate of Kids Without Health Insurance Hits New Low

Rates for children without health insurance fell from 8% in 2010 to 4% in 2016, but disparities by race, income and geography remain.

Workforce Development in East Baltimore Gets Boost With New Grants

The Casey Foundation awarded nearly $700,000 in grants to five nonprofit workforce programs to help East Baltimore residents gain skills and credentials.

More Children in Immigrant Families

In 2013, 17.8 million children lived in immigrant families, a 26% increase from the last decade. Of these children, 89% are U.S. citizens.

Utah Evidence2Success Community Chooses Priorities for Better Outcomes

Leaders in Kearns, Utah — part of Casey’s Evidence2Success initiative — set key goals to boost well-being for local kids and youth. Learn more.

National, State Scorecard on Children’s Progress Shows Persistent Obstacles to Reaching Milestones

A new Casey report shows we must do more to ensure all kids, especially kids of color, have the support needed to reach their full potential and thrive.

Seeking Grant Applications for Summer Youth Programs in Baltimore

Baltimore-area funders are offering grant funding to nonprofits to provide high-quality educational and recreational programs for youth in summer 2020.