Blog Archive

The Power of Sector Strategies: Meeting the Needs of Workers and Employers

For 20 years, the Casey Foundation has backed workforce efforts for low-skilled adults. A new book explores lessons learned and what’s next.

Civic Site Staff Talk Inclusive Community Planning in National Series

Atlanta Civic Site staff shared their vision to ensure those most affected by community issues help shape solutions, via an Orton Foundation call series.

Promising Strategy Trains Workers for Jobs in Today’s Economy, Meets Employer Needs

A new book, coedited by Casey's Robert Giloth, provides results and lessons from sector strategies in the workforce development field.

On the Frontline: Improving Child Protective Services Investigations

The Casey Foundation launches On the Frontline — a multiyear effort to improve child protective services in selected jurisdictions across the country.

Eleven Leading Philanthropies Announce Steps to Expand Opportunities for Young Men of Color

Recommendations and initial funding commitments set stage for long-term effort to ensure success in health, education and employment of young men of color.

New Seattle Jobs Initiative Report Offers a True Insider’s Guide to Creating a Strong State SNAP E&T

A new report highlights lessons from the development and expansion of Washington’s remarkably successful Basic Food Employment & Training program.

Reflections on Juvenile Justice Reform from Bart Lubow

Bart Lubow, retiring director of the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, reflects on his career at Casey.

The Nate Balis Interview

Nate Balis, the new director of Casey’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, sits down for an interview with philanthropy's Juvenile Justice News.

Turning JDAI’s Focus to the Deep End of the Juvenile Justice System

The first six sites in JDAI’s effort to reduce out-of-home placements at the dispositional end of the juvenile justice system share their early findings.