Blog Archive

U.S. Child Population Increasingly More Diverse

In 2013, 74 million U.S. children made up 23% of the population — a more diverse group than in 1990, when the child count was 64 million. Learn more.

Proportion of American Parents Without Health Insurance Hits Five-Year Low

In 2015, 12% of parents (7M) lacked health insurance — down from 18% in 2010. The ACA is credited with boosting parental coverage. Learn more.

McCarthy Speaks at Community and Diversity in American Life Colloquium

Former Casey President Patrick McCarthy spoke at the Community & Diversity in American Life Forum, focusing on how to strengthen families and communities.

ESPN Film Chronicles Work of Santa Cruz Probation Officer

Probation officer Gina Castaneda united rival gangs through soccer in South Santa Cruz — now featured in a short ESPN documentary. Learn more.

Casey Welcomes New Members to Atlanta Community Investment Fund Advisory Board

Six new members have joined the Community Investment Fund Advisory Board to help determine which resident-led improvement projects to fund in NPU-V.

APA Reinforces Casey’s Vision for Juvenile Probation Transformation

An APA journal article backs Casey’s call to reform juvenile probation, citing two jurisdictions with major progress. Read more.

Close to One in Three Kids Are Screened for Developmental Delays

In 2015-2016, 30% of children under the age of 6 — 2.6 million kids across the United States — are screened for developmental delays.

Foundation Honors YAP for Outstanding Contributions to Detention Reform

The Casey Foundation named Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. as the recipient of its 2015 Gloria J. Jenkins Award for outstanding contributions to detention reform.

Celebrating the Art of Community in Southwest Atlanta

A new public art installation by the fence line of the Foundation's University Avenue site was unveiled during Casey's Art of Community event this summer.