Blog Archive

Too Many Young Readers Still Aren’t Making the Grade

Reading scores for fourth graders improved over the last 5 years. Nonetheless, roughly 2 out of 3 fourth-graders were not proficient in reading in 2015.

Learn More: A Collection of Resources on Building Savings and Assets

Explore how savings, assets and smart policy can help close the racial wealth gap and boost financial stability for low-income families.

New Federal Policies Could Reduce Racial Wealth Gap While Helping Families Build Savings

The Annie E. Casey Foundation recommends federal policy changes to narrow the wide gap in savings between white families and families of color.

KIDS COUNT Data Center Moves Race-Related Statistics Center Stage

Users of the KIDS COUNT Data Center can now search by characteristic when sifting through data and hunting for trends on child and family well-being.

Measuring the Progress of Jim Casey Initiative Sites

The Jim Casey Initiative supports 17 sites in helping foster kids transition to adulthood, using a Theory of Change and Logic Model to guide progress.

Patrick McCarthy on Using Evidence To Do the Most Good for Kids and Families

Casey Foundation President Patrick McCarthy recently participated in the William T. Grant Foundation's "Evidence at the Crossroads" blog series. Read more.

Federal Case Study Highlights Early Childhood Education in the Atlanta Civic Site

A new case study details the efforts of Casey's partners to help kids and families in Atlanta thrive through a two-generation approach to early education.

As Abuses Revealed at Youth Prisons, Another State Pledges to Abandon the Model

Abuse reports in five states highlight Casey’s call to replace youth prisons with safer, therapeutic alternatives for those who truly need confinement.

How Ohio Went From Investing in Youth Prisons to Investing in Youths’ Futures

Ohio cut its youth prison population by 80%, improving outcomes, boosting safety and saving millions. A new report highlights key findings and lessons.