Blog Archive

Podcasts Explain Latest Trends in Youth Justice

Three new podcast episodes — supported by the Casey Foundation — explore youth justice, community safety and effective responses to juvenile mistakes.

Look for the 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book on June 21

The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book will be released June 21, 2016. The report measures the well-being of children across the nation, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Building Results-Focused Leaders for Tomorrow

The Foundation has chosen 11 local leaders to participate in its third class of Atlanta Leaders for Results, designed to produce next-generation social change leaders in the city.

One in Eight Babies Born Preterm in 2010

One in eight babies in 2010 were born prematurely in the United States. Babies born before term are at greater risk of encountering developmental problems.

Measuring the Progress of Jim Casey Initiative Sites

The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative helps 17 sites across the country improve outcomes for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. We use a Theory of Change and Logic Model framework to evaluate our work.

YouthWorks: Beyond Summer Jobs

YouthWorks offers year-round jobs for Baltimore youth, building skills, careers and community connections beyond summer. Read more.

American Indian and African American Kids More Likely to Experience Multiple Adverse Events

This post reports on kids experiencing multiple adverse events and dissects the data by race and ethnicity. Read which kids are most at risk.

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Summit Stresses Developing Leaders of Color for Social Change

To help millennials of color realize their potential, the social sector needs to develop a diverse pipeline of young social change leaders. Toward that end, the Casey Foundation funded the inaugural Brioxy White House Summit for Innovators of Color.

Civic Site Staff Talk Inclusive Community Planning in National Series

Atlanta Civic Site staff shared their community-building principles and vision for making sure those most affected by community issues are part of the conversation — and the solutions — as part of an Orton Family Foundation conference call series.