New Leadership Institute for State-based Advocates Class Announced The Casey Foundation recently announced the second class of its Leadership Institute for State-based Advocates. Read More
#HackFosterCare: Jim Casey Young Fellows Team Up with Tech, Experts Jim Casey Youth Fellows join Capitalhack, a 24-hour hackathon to brainstorm data solutions for systems impacting youth in foster care. Learn more. Read More
The Orphanage Evolves: Providers Shift to Put More Kids in Families Today, private providers of residential placements based on the ophanage model are now moving to serve more young people in families. Learn now long-time providers in New York and California are adjusting thier services to better connect kids in child welfare with families. Read More
Evidence2Success in Action: In Alabama, State Grant Expands a Proven Program Selma, AL — an Evidence2Success™ site — is using a state grant to expand a proven program that supports Black families and reduces risky teen behavior. Read More
In Pursuit of Normalcy: Better Care for Children in Foster Care Annie E. Casey President and CEO Patrick McCarthy recently told a White House audience that one law has taken a critical step in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. Its promise? A sense of normalcy for foster kids and foster parents. Read More
Introducing Atlanta’s 2016 Community Investment Fund Recipients Atlanta’s Community Investment Fund Advisory Board has selected its new class of grant recipients for 2016. Funded projects will serve residents in a variety of ways — from developing community gardens to pairing local youth with rescue animals in need. This blog post previews the work of all 15 awardees. Read More
Taking Stock of the Texas "Closer to Home" Study: Ten Lessons for the Juvenile Justice Field The Casey Foundation's Nate Balis explores the national implications of groundbreaking research on juvenile-justice reforms in Texas. Read More
Grounded in Data: An Evaluation of the Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Network A new study takes a close look at the Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® Network, which has helped shape data-driven policy for nearly 30 years. Read More
Video: The Transformative Power of Financial Coaching for Low-Income Parents A new TEDxWilmington talk highlights the benefits of financial coaching for low-income parents and zeros in on the story of Ms. Diaz, a single mother of three who turned her life around with the help of the Casey-supported program, $tand By Me. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Cindy Guy on Data’s Newest Super Tool In this Five Questions edition, Casey’s Cindy Guy introduces a powerful tool — the Integrated Data System — and tells how it can inform social policy and program management to spur positive change for children and families. Read More
