Report Details Barriers Faced by Students at HBCUs Many HBCUs struggle with lack of investment, dwindling enrollment and fallout from the pandemic. A new report sheds light on these issues — and shares recommendations to address them. Read More
Strategies for Equitable Grant Making and Resources for Grant Seekers A new report urges grant makers to cultivate relationships with nonprofits of color and adopt equitable funding strategies for investing in communities. Read More
Implementing Positive Youth Development Programs Learn how organizations can implement positive youth development programs to position young people to succeed in the job market. Read More
Rethinking Assessment Tools to Better Support Teens in Foster Care Jim Casey Young Fellow Kai Cotton advocates for updating assessment tools to better support older youth in foster care. Read More
The Casey Foundation's Journey Toward Equitable Grant Making This post reflects on Casey's efforts to develop and implement an indirect cost rate policy that supports more equitable grant making. Read More
What Is Neighborhood Planning Unit V (NPU-V)? This post looks at the history, residents and opportunities in Neighborhood Planning Unit V — a group of six neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More
Keeping Children Out of Group Placements: Strategies and Alternatives To help child welfare systems identify practices that may reduce their reliance on group placements, Lutheran Services in America examined initiatives used by its providers — compiling their findings in a new report. Read More
Apply Now: Transforming Juvenile Probation Certificate Program Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform is now accepting applications for a week-long certificate program that aids state and local jurisdictions in adopting a safer, youth-centered approach to juvenile probation. Read More
The Impact of Fines and Fees on Families For Black and low-income families in the South, debt related to court and motor vehicle fees and fines often prove to be particularly burdensome. Efforts are underway to raise awareness and find solutions. Read More
Promoting Equity and Economic Inclusion in San Francisco The San Francisco Foundation uses the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Results Count® leadership framework to facilitate improvements in well-being for children, families and communities. Read More