Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Discover the profound impact of COVID-19 on mental health, from rising anxiety and depression to the rapid growth of telemedicine. Read More
Urban Alliance: Connecting Youth of Color With Internship Opportunities Urban Alliance places low-income high school seniors in paid internships — forging a path to quality jobs in the future. Learn more. Read More
Podcast Connects Foster Youth to Listeners and Authentic Opportunities to Drive Change Through the FosterStrong podcast, current and former foster youth share their stories of trauma and triumph as a means of reclaiming their narratives. Read More
States Spending Little on Prevention Services, Survey Finds A survey finds child welfare funds prioritize out-of-home placements over prevention. Learn how agencies can evaluate spending for better outcomes. Read More
New Resources to Expand Quality Apprenticeship Programs The Casey Foundation funds a range of resources that help expand apprenticeship programs — so that more youth can gain experiences and connections. Read More
Thrive by 25: Young People and Elected Leaders Talk About Working Together Three lieutenant governors heard from youth before announcing the Casey Foundation will invest half its funds over the next decade in youth well-being. Read More
Reducing Youth Arrests Promotes Community Well-Being Pre-arrest diversion programs are often better for young people and promote community well-being. Learn more. Read More
Violence Intervention Leadership Academy Graduates First Class The Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy's first cohort recently graduated. Read about their violence reduction work. Read More
Building Strong Local Partnerships: 5 Lessons From Family-Centered Community Change The Urban Institute studied Casey’s Family-Centered Community Change effort, focusing on communities that embrace a two-generation approach. Read more. Read More
Working With Casey, Oklahoma Doubles its Number of Licensed Foster Care Beds The Casey Foundation worked with the state of Oklahoma to improve its foster care system, and the multiyear collaboration is yielding impressive results. Read More