A Focus on African Culture Yields Literacy Gains for Black Kids in the Twin Cities A Minnesota-based nonprofit is using culturally relevant approaches to improve student achievement and increase parent engagement. Read More
Casey Joins National Partnership To Tackle Disparities in Rural America Save the Children and partners launched a unique rural collective impact effort with support from the Casey Foundation. Learn more. Read More
Educating Tenants in Fulton County, Georgia, About Eviction Defense A new resource, funded in part by the Casey Foundation, helps tenants in Fulton County, Georgia, better understand the eviction process. Read More
Watch Our Webinar: Three Fiscal Elements for Using the Family First Act A new webinar explores three important considerations in financing prevention services under the Family First Prevention Services Act. Read More
U.S. Economy Improves in 2018 Despite More Teens Disconnected From School and Work The number of young people disconnected from school and work grew for the first time since 2010. Read why this matters. Read More
Better Help for Systems-Involved Kids After Natural Disasters Child Trends will create a toolkit to help public systems address disaster-related trauma in systems-involved youth over the next two years. Read more. Read More
Study Documents the Benefits of Authentic Youth Engagement The Casey Foundation engages foster youth to shape policy and practice; researchers are studying its impact. Learn more. Read More
Better Decisions for Better Results Featured on Podcast In a recent episode, the inSocialWork podcast featured Casey’s Better Decisions for Better Results to highlight the importance of frontline casework. Read More
Video Series Covers Generation Work and “Now Jobs” for Young People A video series shows how Generation Work uses “now jobs” to help young people build skills and earn credentials for better-paying careers. Learn more. Read More
New Research Explores Intersection of Community Safety and Health A special edition of Health Affairs highlights how community safety and health intersect, stressing the need for local strategies to reduce violent crime. Read More
