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.

Casey Vice President Lisa Hamilton Addresses the KIDS COUNT Network

Casey's Vice President of External Affairs Lisa Hamilton gave the keynote at the annual gathering of the KIDS COUNT network in Baltimore in 2011.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.