Blog Archive

Five Questions with Casey: Rob Geen and the Importance of Family

In this “Five Questions” edition, Rob Geen shares key takeaways on why connecting children in foster care with families is critical for their well-being.

The Orphanage Evolves: Providers Shift to Put More Kids in Families

Private providers are shifting from the orphanage model to connect more youth with families, including in New York and California. Learn more.

Too Many Kids in U.S. Child Welfare Systems Not Living in Families

About 57,000 kids in child welfare go to bed without a family. A new report urges action to connect more children with loving, supportive homes. Read more.

Download New Report on Connecting Kids in Foster Care to Families

Download Every Kid Needs a Family: Giving Children in the Child Welfare System the Best Chance for Success, the latest KIDS COUNT Policy Report.

Atlanta Community Investment Fund Seeks 2015 Grant Applicants

Through the 2015 Atlanta Community Investment Fund, the Foundation provides small grants to organizations and resident networks.

Admitting Failure: Learning From Mistakes in Philanthropy

Admitting failures can drive better strategies and transparency — yet many in philanthropy still struggle to talk openly about mistakes. Learn why.

Number of Kids in Foster Care Increases for First Time Since 2005

After a decade of steady decline, the number of kids in foster care increased from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, there were about 402,000 kids in the system.

Most Kids Exit Foster Care to Live with Parents, Relatives and Guardians

In 2013, 238,547 children exited foster care; 66% reunited with family or guardians, and 21% were adopted. Learn more.

Foundation President’s Statement on Freddie Gray Death

After Freddie Gray’s death, Casey’s CEO pledged to help connect Baltimore’s youth and families to community leaders, nonprofits and opportunity. Read more.

Providence Children & Youth Cabinet Produces Evidence2Success Action Plan

The Providence Children & Youth Cabinet released an action plan for its Evidence2Success work, engaging leaders to improve youth outcomes through 2018.