New Bipartisan Report on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Opportunity Released A politically diverse group of experts on poverty has set aside differences and created a detailed plan to reduce poverty and increase economic mobility. Read More
Douglas Nelson Talks Early Education with Baltimore Leaders Former Casey President Douglas W. Nelson spoke to Baltimore Leadership in Action as they launched the Five-Year Plan for Achieving School Readiness. Read More
Atlanta Community Investment Fund Seeks 2014 Grant Applicants Through the 2014 Atlanta Community Investment Fund, the Foundation provides small grants to organizations and resident networks. Read More
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. Read More
Casey Foundation Seeks New Sites for Evidence2Success Framework The Casey Foundation seeks proposals from communities to join Evidence2Success, a framework to boost child well-being. Apply by May 28, 2015. Read More
Abuses Show Danger and Ineffectiveness of Residential Confinement for Youth Reports of youth abuse in Florida, Iowa, and Kentucky facilities show that the current confinement model is failing and needs urgent reform. Learn more. Read More
Program Recruits Second Class to Build Pipeline of Diverse Leaders in Evaluation Field The Casey Foundation is recruiting the next cohort of Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity. Applications are being accepted through April 14. Read More
McCarthy Recognizes Key Source of Neighborhood Data Patrick McCarthy discussed the role of data in decision-making, praising the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership for providing reliable research. Read More
New Book from Rutheiser Highlights Program’s Success in Closing the Opportunity Gap Charles Rutheiser’s new book highlights five decades of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. Proceeds support the program’s all-volunteer mission. Read More
Experiencing Probation Transformation in Pierce County, Washington Probation leaders from across the nation toured a juvenile court in Pierce County, Washington. Explore key takeaways from the site visit. Read More