Blog Archive

Federal Guidance Aims To Improve the Quality of Education in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Eric Holder and Arne Duncan announced a policy to improve education quality in juvenile justice facilities across the U.S. Learn more.

More than a Million Fewer Detention Days for Youth

The new Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative's Results Report demonstrates the impact of the Foundation's juvenile justice reform efforts.

Closing the School-to-Prison Pipeline in New Orleans

Groups in New Orleans are working with youth and families to help end the school-to-prison pipeline and support incarcerated children. Learn more.

Five Questions with Casey: Irene Lee and the Foundation's Work on Immigration Issues

Irene Lee leads Casey’s work on expanding opportunity and launched grantmaking for refugee and immigrant families. She shares more in Five Questions.

Mortality Rates for Children Improved Across the Board

In the past three decades, the United States has made across-the-board progress in improving the rates of mortality among children (from birth to age 19).

More Children With Parents Who Lack Secure Employment

Compared to 2008, 3 million more kids in 2013 lived with parents who were unemployed. Nonetheless, there's been a steady decline from 2010 to 2013.

Housing Burden Disproportionately Affects Children of Color

Statistics on how the housing burden disproportionately affects children of color.

Webinar on Essential Ingredients for Lasting Community Change

A Dec. 10 webinar focuses on the core capacities needed to make lasting community change, drawing on lessons from Casey's Making Connections initiative.

More Teens With High School Diploma

Most states see improvement in high school graduation rates.

Academic Success in Low-Income New Jersey School District Offers National Model

Low-income students of color thrive in Union City, NJ public schools. Soledad O'Brien shares how one city has transformed education to benefit all kids.