Blog Archive

Statistical Snapshot: Kids in Immigrant Families in America Today

In 2014, 1 in 4 U.S. kids — 18 million — came from immigrant families. Most are citizens, but many still face barriers as they grow into adulthood.

Boston Professor Receives Bimel Award for Helping Drive Detention Reforms

The Casey Foundation honored William Rodriguez with its 2017 Bimel Award for his work in justice, equality and youth advocacy. Read more.

Casebook: A 21st-Century Tool for Family-Centered Practice

Case Commons created a new tech system to improve child welfare. A video shows how it’s helping reform practices and support better outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

How Baltimore Schools Prepare Students for Meaningful Careers

Baltimore City schools invested in career readiness programming — and it's paid off. Learn how.

Housing Burden Disproportionately Affects Children of Color

Statistics on how the housing burden disproportionately affects children of color.

High Housing Costs a Reality for Millions of Kids in Immigrant Families

Across the nation, 41% of kids in immigrant families and 29% of kids in U.S.-born families are living in households grappling with high housing costs.