Helping Atlanta's Community Leaders Achieve Results for Kids and Families Atlanta Leaders for Results is a 10-month leadership development program of the Foundation designed to develop leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors in Atlanta. Read More
Evaluating the Evidence: Setting Standards for Evidence-Based Programs Programs must meet rigorous standards to earn the designation “evidence-based program.” Learn how Casey determines that a program is proven effective. Read More
Cultivating Thriving Communities: A Conversation with Ryan Chao An interview with Ryan Chao, Casey's vice president for Civic Sites and Community Change. Read More
A Simulated Permanency Teaming Process: Rudy's Story This video — shown in nine chapters — is an inside look at the critical steps in the Permanency Teaming component of the Lifelong Families Model. Read More
An Adoptive Family for Andrea: Using the Lifelong Families Model This video provides an inside look at the central component of the Lifelong Families Model — Permanency Teaming — while highlighting how the team discussion addresses other core components of the model. Read More
Two Generations Benefit from Casey's Atlanta Efforts The Atlanta Civic Site is helping support organizations like The Center for Working Families, Inc. as part of a two-generation strategy to address parents’ and children’s challenges simultaneously in order to break the cycle of poverty that often passes from generation to generation. Learn about the work being done there by Marilyn Winn, a program associate who used to the center to get back on her feet after struggling with addiction. Read More
Network Helps Diverse Communities Improve Third-Grade Reading Learn how communities from Providince to Oakland are benefiting from a broad-based national campaign to ensure that children reach the milestones of third-grade reading proficiency. Read More
Helping Students in Foster Care Stay in School While there has been progress on the issue of educational stability in recent years, Casey continues to be involved in efforts to support school stability. Why? Because changing school frequently has been shown to reduce achievement—and children in foster care deserve better. Read More
Youth Confinement Rate at a 35-Year Low The youth confinement rate is at its lowest in 35 years. This shows that the decline continues to grow and is declining at a fast pace. Read More
Janelle Williams to Manage Evaluation, Research and Operations Read about Janelle Williams, a former congressional fellow set to manage the evaluation, research and operations of Casey's Atlanta Civic Site. Read More
