Blog Archive

Young Americans Experience Gains in Employment and Education

The percentage of youth who are unemployed has steadily declined since 2011 and the percentage of young adults with a college degree is on the rise.

Measuring the Progress of Jim Casey Initiative Sites

The Jim Casey Initiative supports 17 sites in helping foster kids transition to adulthood, using a Theory of Change and Logic Model to guide progress.

New to the Neighborhood – and Loving It

Meghan Thomas, a mom and new real estate agent, was the first to buy a renovated home in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh area as part of a major rehab project.

Let KIDS COUNT Send You the Latest Data on Child Well-Being

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.

Janelle Williams to Manage Evaluation, Research and Operations

Read about Janelle Williams, a former congressional fellow set to manage the evaluation, research and operations of Casey's Atlanta Civic Site.

Year-End Giving Tips for Year-Round Impact

The High Impact Year-End Giving Guide offers tips, tools and resources to help individuals and groups make the most of their charitable donations.

Decline in Foreign-Born Children

In 2013, 3% of children in the United States were foreign born.

The Center for Working Families' Multifaceted Approach to Helping Struggling Families

This brief overview outlines how the Center for Working Families Inc. is helping struggling Atlanta families through the nationwide employment drought.