Blog Archive

The Share of Kids in America Fell Faster Than Expected in 2018

Children represent only 22% of the U.S. population — down from 23% in 2017 and 26% in 1990. Read more about the graying of America.

Corey Steel Named Deputy Probation Administrator in Nebraska

Corey Steel was selected as the new deputy probation administrator for juvenile services for the Office of Probation Administration in Nebraska. Read more.

The Dunbar Learning Complex Celebrates Its Two-Year Anniversary

The Dunbar Learning Complex celebrates its two-year anniversary and the early, but promising, results in its efforts to improve literacy for Atlanta kids.

Embedding Race Equity and Inclusion: A Report from the Baltimore and Atlanta Civic Sites

A new report documents the Casey Foundation’s efforts to embed a race equity lens in its programmatic units in Baltimore and Atlanta. Read more.

Preliminary Analysis Shows Average Daily Detention Populations Reduced by 43% Across JDAI Sites

Casey’s JDAI shares data on reducing reliance on secure detention for youth by helping justice systems cut unnecessary and inappropriate use. Learn more.

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.

What Are Unregulated Debt Products?

Learn about unregulated debt products, their promise of quick cash and delayed payments and the serious financial risks they pose to young consumers.

Building the Evidence Base to Support Promising Programs

Casey invests in expanding the use of evidence-based programs within the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, health and education systems.

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.

Building Results-Focused Leaders for Tomorrow

The Casey Foundation selected 11 leaders for the third Atlanta Leaders for Results class to help drive next-gen social change in the city. Learn more.