Blog Archive

Five Questions with Sue Lin Chong on Communicating KIDS COUNT

As senior communications manager, Sue Lin Chong advances Casey’s mission to build brighter futures for kids and families. Learn more about her work.

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.

Annual JDAI Conference Celebrates Success

The 19th JDAI Interstate Conference in 2012 included more than 40 workshops and celebrated the initiative's past two decades of success. Read more.

Five Questions with Casey: Rob Geen and the Importance of Family

In this “Five Questions” edition, Rob Geen shares key takeaways on why connecting children in foster care with families is critical for their well-being.

Report Highlights Successes and Challenges of Casey’s Social Investments

Since 2002, the Casey Foundation has invested $200M to expand housing and jobs for low-income communities, per a report by Pacific Community Ventures.

May 15 Webinar: Preparing Young People for Workplace Success

A webinar, co-hosted by the Casey Foundation, will explore how Generation Work and Positive Youth Development strategies boost workplace success for youth.

Casey Seeks Grant Proposals for Baltimore Workforce Initiatives

The Casey Foundation seeks proposals for East Baltimore job programs. Grants up to $300K will fund efforts combining training, services and placements.

A New Opportunity for States: Parents and Children Thriving Together Initiative

States can apply by Aug. 10 for Parents and Children Thriving Together, supporting two-gen strategies led by NGA and the Center for Law and Social Policy.

Five Questions with Casey: Beadsie Woo on Protecting the Credit of Foster Youth

Beadsie Woo, senior associate in Casey's Center for Community and Economic Opportunity, discusses building and protecting the credit of foster care youth.

Nation’s Teen Birth Rate Hits Record Low

In 2015, the U.S. teen birth rate dropped to an all-time low of 22 births per 1,000 teen girls — versus 60 births per 1,000 girls in 1990. Learn more.