Blog Archive

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.

Child Poverty Remains Steady in 2012 After Four-Year Rise

Child poverty held at 23%; thirty-eight states and D.C. saw rates stay the same or drop from 2011-2012, but most remain above pre-recession levels.

Critical Investments Should Target the First Eight Years of Life, Report Finds

Casey’s KIDS COUNT report shows the importance of early investment in child development for future success in language and cognitive skills.

Grade-Level Reading Communities Tell Their Stories

Madison County, New York participated in the Tell Our Story project, describing their challenges, accomplishments and plans as a rural community.

New SSIR Case Study Shares Three Communications Lessons of KIDS COUNT

A new SSIR case study shares three key lessons from Casey’s KIDS COUNT platform, with insights from leaders Patrick McCarthy and Lisa Hamilton.

Casey Hosts 100 Experts to Explore Building Evidence for Two-Generation Approaches

Over 100 experts met in Baltimore to discuss strategies for evaluating two-generation work and building evidence for these approaches. Learn more.

Policy Wins Help Strengthen Georgia’s Families and Economy

With support from the Casey Foundation, a Ga. nonprofit has helped secure key legislative changes to strengthen the state’s workforce and promote equity.

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.

TARC: The Information Exchange Network of Making Connections

Learn about the Technical Assistance Resource Center, the info exchange arm of the Casey Foundation’s decade-long Making Connections initiative.

New Guide Helps Leaders Advocate for SNAP E&T Programs

Seattle Jobs Initiative — with Casey support — has released a guide to serve as a blueprint for helping states develop skills-based SNAP E&T programs.