Blog Archive

New Jersey Racks Up Impressive Changes in Safely Reducing Juvenile Detention

New Jersey is gaining recognition for its efforts to lower the unnecessary use of detention for the states' youth.

Helping Atlanta's Community Leaders Achieve Results for Kids and Families

Atlanta Leaders for Results is a 10-month, Casey-designed leadership development program for the nonprofit and public sectors in Atlanta. Learn more.

Expanding Choices for Evidence-Based Programming

With Casey support, Blueprints expanded its evidence-based programs to help communities find youth development models that meet their specific needs.

KIDS COUNT Data Center Moves Race-Related Statistics Center Stage

Users of the KIDS COUNT Data Center can now search by characteristic when sifting through data and hunting for trends on child and family well-being.

The Center for Working Families Launches Green Works Program

The Green Works program in Atlanta helps job seekers gain marketable skills in environmental remediation and green industrial jobs. Learn more.

Take It Now: National Workforce Benchmarking Survey

The Corporation for a Skilled Workforce invites workforce development organizations to take its Workforce Benchmarking Network survey.

Becoming #TheNewUS: Discussion on Changing Face of Rural America

The Aspen Institute will host an Oct. 6 panel on rural America’s changing face and how to support low-income families in these communities. Learn more.

Craving Opportunity: Baltimore Youth Describe What They Need For a Better Future

A new report shares insights from interviews with Baltimore youth about their experiences following the city’s 2015 unrest after Freddie Gray’s death.

Fewer Young People Residing in Juvenile Justice Facilities

The number and share of youth living in juvenile detention, correctional and residential facilities continued fall through 2017. Review the data.

Summit Stresses Developing Leaders of Color for Social Change

The Casey Foundation funded the inaugural Brioxy White House Summit for Innovators of Color, to develop a diverse pipeline of young social change leaders.