Blog Archive

My Life, My Plan: The Value of Youth-Led Reentry Planning

A guest author shares how youth-led reentry plans helped Michael D. take control, find support and succeed after justice system involvement. 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.

Nearly 425,000 Kids in Foster Care Before the COVID-19 Pandemic Hit in 2018

Nearly 425,000 children were in the U.S. foster care system before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Take a closer look at this demographic.

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.

June 21 Webinar: Using the Family First Act to Finance Child Welfare Programs

The Casey and Grant foundations will host a webinar to help child welfare leaders leverage the Family First Prevention Services Act to enhance their work.

Declining U.S. Economy Doesn’t Stop Gains in Child Education and Health, New Report Shows

The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows U.S. children’s health and academics improved in most states, but their economic well-being declined. Learn more.

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.

More Americans Earning Bachelor’s Degrees and Higher

Today, more Americans are earning higher levels of education, according to new data on the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Bipartisan, Common-Sense Solutions

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

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.