Lisa Hamilton Named Next President & CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation Lisa Hamilton became president & CEO of the Casey Foundation on January 1, 2019, succeeding Patrick McCarthy after his 25-year tenure. Read More
By Expanding Family Support, South Carolina Aims to Reduce Use of Foster Care South Carolina leads a statewide effort to bolster family support services — aiming to reduce reliance on the child protection system. Learn more. Read More
In Mississippi, Credible Messengers Promote Community Safety and Youth Success Strong Arms of JXN, a credible messenger program, is working with young people to reduce community violence in Jackson, Mississippi. Read More
Measuring Disparities in Child Welfare Systems: Five Lessons For 20 years, Casey has helped child welfare agencies keep kids safe and address racial disparities using tools like the Relative Rate Index. Read More
Food Banks Demonstrate the Power of Community Engagement for Results A year after adopting Results Count, two food banks on opposite sides of the country have used the approach to advance and improve their strategies. Read More
Mentors Build Meaningful Connections With Youth in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s Credible Messenger Initiative pairs youth with mentors who’ve had similar experiences and are trained to offer support. Read more. Read More
On the First National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, Let’s Celebrate and Support Foster Parents May 31, 2018 marked the first National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, urging communities to honor the vital role of foster parents. Learn more. Read More
From the Field: Four Ways to Transform Juvenile Justice Now Casey Foundation videos highlight youth justice practices like partnerships, credible messengers and healing trauma to inspire system change. Read More
Strategies for Helping Low-Income Workers in Uncertain Times The Casey Foundation revisits Taking Action (2019) with 12 case studies on improving conditions for workers amid a changing economy. Read more. Read More
Florida Requires Child Welfare System to Teach Youth in Foster Care Their Rights A Florida law requires child welfare professionals to teach young people in foster care about the laws that protect their rights. Read more. Read More
