Blog Archive

Most Children in Immigrant Families are Citizens

In 2011, 88% of children living in immigrant families were U.S. citizens.

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.

Strengthening Rural Families: Avoiding the Money Trap

This 25-minute video highlights financial problems that plague rural working families — payday loans, high-interest car loans, debt, poor credit and more.

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.

Six-Year Stretch — From 2013 to 2018 — Without Progress on Low Birth-Weight Babies

America has one of the highest percentages of babies born at a low birth rate. Read how this statistic varies by a baby's race and ethnicity.

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.

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.

Latest Results Report Show Significant Site Progress

JDAI sites report progress yearly, showing reduced detention use, improved public safety and fewer youth sent to state facilities. Learn more.

Crystal Collier Appointed Deputy Commissioner of DYS in Massachusetts

Crystal Collier was named deputy commissioner of the Department of Youth Services in Massachusetts, a promotion from her former position of Chief of Staff.