Blog Archive

Tips for Collaborating Across Sectors to Achieve Results

A new paper offers tips from leaders using collective impact to improve outcomes for kids, families and communities through multisector efforts. Read more.

New Report Documents Educational Stability Movement for Foster Youth

A new Foundation report describes policy wins made in the efforts to promote improvements in school stability for youth in foster care.

Thirty-five Largest U.S. Cities Saw Increase in Child Poverty Rate Between 2005 and 2013

The 2013 data show child poverty fell for the first time since 2008, but rates in major U.S. cities remain above pre-recession levels. Learn more.

Five Questions with Casey: Tracey Feild on the Need to Reform Child Welfare Funding

Tracey Feild, director and manager of the Child Welfare Strategy Group, discusses child welfare funding reform.

Reflecting on 25 Years of the KIDS COUNT Data Book: Rethinking Public Services (1993)

Learn how selected themes of the KIDS COUNT Data Book helped define a generation of work at the Casey Foundation and the field.

Five Things You Need to Know About Measuring Poverty in America

As debates swirl about measuring poverty in the United States, Casey's Laura Speer offers five important facts to consider.

Fresh Strategies for Creating Jobs at Big Ideas for Jobs

Big Ideas for Jobs shares expert proposals to boost sustainable jobs through federal policy, industry innovation and entrepreneurship. Learn more.

The White House and Experts Explore Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials

RCTs offer strong evidence on what works, but they’re costly. Learn how Casey and others are finding affordable ways to run them.

New Report Captures Local Perspectives on Making Connections

A new report shares local insights on how Casey’s Making Connections initiative helped build stronger communities and drive lasting change. Read more.