Blog Archive

Five Questions with Casey: Laura Speer on the Well-Being of U.S. Children

Laura Speer, Casey's associate director for policy reform and advocacy, offers insights from the 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book.

Watch it: Patrick McCarthy on Casey’s Juvenile Justice Work

At the 2016 NCSL Summit, Casey Foundation CEO Patrick McCarthy gave a brief video interview on the Foundation’s juvenile justice work.

More Children in Immigrant Families in Poverty

The percentage of children in immigrant families whose parents do not have secure employment increased from 2008 to 2011.

How One Colorado County Cut its Child Welfare Hiring Time by More Than Half

Jefferson County, CO cut hiring time for child welfare roles through the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s On the Frontline initiative. Learn how.

Federal Guidance Aims To Improve the Quality of Education in Juvenile Justice Facilities

Eric Holder and Arne Duncan announced a policy to improve education quality in juvenile justice facilities across the U.S. Learn more.

Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Saving Animals, Cultivating Future Leaders

Grace Hamlin, founder of W-Underdogs, used a grant to rescue animals and build leadership and advocacy skills in local youth. Learn more.

Baltimore Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2019 Summer Program Funds

Baltimore-area funders are providing grant funds to nonprofits offering recreation and educational programs this summer for city youth. Apply now.

Better Decisions for Better Results Featured on Podcast

In a recent episode, the inSocialWork podcast featured Casey’s Better Decisions for Better Results to highlight the importance of frontline casework.

The Center for Working Families Inc. Helps Return $1.5 Million to the Community

The Center for Working Families in Atlanta prepared over 1,000 tax returns this spring, resulting in more than $1.5M in refunds for low-income families.