Blog Archive

Making Saving Easy and Fun for Low-Income Families

Commonwealth, a long-time Casey grantee, recently introduced Prize Savings, a new incentive that enables financially vulnerable Americans to build savings.

New Video Highlights Ways To Use KIDS COUNT Data Center

This new animated video shows how to use the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Baltimore Families Struggle to Access Affordable and Quality Child Care

A new report reveals steep barriers to child care in Baltimore, from affordability to access, putting children’s early learning at risk.

Casey Endorses Extending Foster Care to Age 21 in Youth Today Op-Ed

Extending foster care to age 21 can save billions and help youth thrive, argues Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Director Leslie Gross in a new op-ed.

Cultivating Thriving Communities: A Conversation with Ryan Chao

An interview with Ryan Chao, Casey's vice president for Civic Sites and Community Change.

Casey Funds Efforts to Expand State Tax Refunds for Young Workers

Casey awarded $260,000 in grants to six organizations seeking to expand their states’ Earned Income Tax Credit benefits to cover more young workers.

The PLACES Fellowship: A Decade of Advancing Racial Equity in Philanthropy

The PLACES Fellowship has helped 130 leaders tackle inequities in their communities and organizations, with support from the Casey Foundation.

Juan Sanchez Receives Award for Leadership of Southwest Key

Juan Sanchez, founder of Southwest Key, won Austin Business Journal’s Best CEO award for his leadership in youth-serving nonprofits. Read more.

Developing Future JDAI Leaders Has Big Payoff

The Applied Leadership Network trains future JDAI leaders to drive deeper, more effective detention reform through new skills and strategies. Learn more.