Lessons on Post-Recession Community Development in Southwest Atlanta A new Casey report highlights its efforts over the last 11 years to support post-recession recovery through affordable housing development in Atlanta. Read More
Two-Minute Reviews: Videos Recap 2019 Data Book Findings The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book is here! With it comes two new videos that break down key data-driven topics. Learn more here. Read More
How Ohio Went From Investing in Youth Prisons to Investing in Youths’ Futures In the past two decades, Ohio has slashed its state youth prison population by more than 80% while boosting public safety, improving youth outcomes and saving taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. A new report documents these successes and shares key findings and recommendations. Read More
Expanding Opportunities for Entrepreneurs of Color in Atlanta A new collaborative aims to strengthen business ownership among African Americans in Atlanta, which is home to one of the highest rates of income inequality in the nation. Read More
The Casey Foundation’s Accomplishments in 2018 A new infographic highlights the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s work in 2018 to develop solutions aimed at helping all kids realize their potential. Read More
Alabama Evidence2Success Effort Launches in Selma The Foundation has chosen the state of Alabama as a partner site for its Evidence2Success framework, beginning with the city of Selma. The state joins Salt Lake County, Utah, to make a cohort of new Evidence2Success local initiatives being launched in 2015. Read More
In Their Best Interest: Placing Kids in Families From the Start Research shows that families are essential to a child’s healthy development. Additionally, federal law requires that children removed from their homes are placed in the least restrictive setting possible — the setting most like a family. Yet a recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report found that 4 out of 10 children in group placements had no reason warrenting such a restrictive setting. Read More
Expanding Child Care With Investments in Innovative Solutions The Casey Foundation is getting innovative with investing to boost the supply of affordable, high-quality child care in America. Read more. Read More
The Power of Sector Strategies: Meeting the Needs of Workers and Employers For two decades, the Casey Foundation has supported sector-based workforce development as a strategy for increasing jobs and career opportunities for low-income, low-skilled adults. A new book, Connecting People to Work, charts what the field has learned about this strategy and what lies ahead. Read More
Webinar: Implementing Evidence and Research in Public Systems On March 23, the Casey and Grant foundations will host a webinar on helping child welfare leaders implement adaptations of evidence-based programs. Read More
