Blog Archive

Raquel Mariscal Honored with JDAI Achievement Award

The Casey Foundation has named Raquel Mariscal, a senior fellow at the W. Haywood Burns Institute, the inaugural recipient of its JDAI® Achievement Award.

KIDS COUNT Network Deepens Strategies for Combating Racial Inequities

At a retreat in Atlanta, Rev. William Barber urged 150+ child advocates to make racial equity in child well-being a universal priority. Read more.

Philadelphia Foreclosure Prevention Program Serves as Model

Read about Sandra Rodriguez, a mother who kept her home with help from Philadelphia's Casey-supported foreclosure prevention program.

Bringing Quality Goods and Services to the Community

The Atlanta Civic Site helps residents develop a consumer advocacy strategy to improve access to quality goods and services through local businesses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bipartisan, Common-Sense Solutions

Nicholas Kristof noted the rise of compassionate conservatism — a moderate approach focused on reducing poverty and expanding opportunity. Learn more.