Blog Archive

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.

Community Matters Webinar Explores Ways to Expand Economic Opportunity Locally

The East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative boosts jobs and contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses. Learn more.

New Report: Young People in Foster Care on How States Can Remove Barriers to Normalcy

In a Jim Casey Initiative report, foster care youth provide recommendations for agencies and policymakers to help kids achieve normalcy in foster care.

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.

Resources for Investing in a Strong Start for Children

Without strong early support, millions of kids fall behind, but donors can help all kids get a fair start, says the Center for High Impact Philanthropy.

Helping Young People Navigate Life’s Challenges

New research highlights how youth navigation programs help young people overcome barriers and build a brighter future.

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.

New ABA Tools Help Engage Young People in Court Hearings, Case Planning

The American Bar Association recently released a set of tools to help judges and lawyers engage foster care youth in court hearings and case planning.

San Francisco Probation Takes New Approach to Technical Violations

San Francisco’s Juvenile Probation Department offers sessions to help youth on probation understand rules, conditions and the value of good decisions.