Blog Archive

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.

Pierce County Illustrates Rewards of Digging Deeper Into Data to Reduce Bias

Pierce County JDAI presented to the WA Supreme Court on addressing bias in juvenile justice; leaders and judges joined the statewide meeting. Learn 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.

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.

Employers Are Target of New Campaign to Add Young People to Workforce

Nearly 6 million young adults are out of school and work. A new Ad Council campaign urges employers to rethink hiring to help bridge the skills gap.

Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Introducing Kids to Urban Gardening

A $5,000 grant is helping kids in Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit V learn about gardening, healthy living and more. Learn more.

Supporting Neighborhood Leadership and Change in Atlanta: A Video on the Community Investment Fund

A new video highlights the Foundation’s Community Investment Fund, which supports resident-led neighborhood improvement projects in southwest Atlanta.

Federal Demonstration Seeks to Curb Homelessness Among Youth Transitioning from Foster Care

A new HUD program offers housing support to youth leaving foster care, aiming to reduce the high risk of homelessness among this vulnerable group.

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.

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.