Blog Archive

Promise in EastPoint: New Videos Spotlight San Antonio Community and Its Families

Two videos highlight Casey’s work in San Antonio’s EastPoint, transforming it into a better place for kids and families to live, work and grow.

McCarthy: “Let Us Be the Leaders Who Witness the Closing of the Last Training School”

Former Casey Foundation President & CEO Patrick McCarthy gave the keynote at the 2010 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Inter-site Conference.

Mississippi Juvenile Justice Officials Travel to Cook County for Model-Site Visit

A Mississippi delegation got a first-hand look at Cook County, Illinois' successes in detention reform.

Sparking Meaningful Dialogue on Race and Opportunity in America

The Casey Foundation hosted a forum on how race affects a child’s success, responding to racial unrest in Ferguson, Charleston, and Baltimore. Learn more.

New Program in the Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan

The Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan launches a program to help elderly and low-income homeowners with home repairs for code compliance.

New Reports Provide a Roadmap for Creating Opportunities for Baltimore's Young People

Over 1 in 5 young people in Baltimore aren’t in school or working. New reports urge expanded training, support and partnerships to help them succeed.

Fewer Children Living With At Least One Unemployed Parent

While the child poverty rate in America hovers around 22%, there are fewer kids living in homes with an unemployed parent.

Atlanta Community Investment Fund Seeks 2015 Grant Applicants

Through the 2015 Atlanta Community Investment Fund, the Foundation provides small grants to organizations and resident networks.

New Leadership Seeks to Re-energize Detention Reform in Baltimore

New leadership at Baltimore's JDAI site aims to re-energize detention form in Baltimore.

Multnomah County, Oregon, Dedicates Murals Painted by Detained Youth

Check out the vibrant murals created by youth at the Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon, Juvenile Detention Center in the spirit of love and forgiveness.