Who’s in Head Start? Three- and Four-Year-Olds Fill Programs Nationwide In 2016, the most recent full year of data on record, 1.1 million kids were enrolled in Head Start programs. Nearly 76% were three or four years old. Read More
Using Evidence-Based Practices to Help Students Succeed Against the Odds In West Virginia, a Casey-backed mentoring program uses evidence-based practices to help underserved students earn advanced STEM degrees. Learn more. Read More
Get Involved: A Collection of Juvenile Justice Resources Key resources and publications from the Casey Foundation for those interested in learning more about, and becoming involved in, juvenile justice reform. Read More
Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Careers in Automotive Repair This blog spotlights how the Automotive Training Center used Community Investment Fund grants to grow career opportunities for youth in Southwest Atlanta. Read More
City Accelerator Grant Aims to Strengthen Small Businesses in Southwest Atlanta Atlanta was selected for a $100K City Accelerator grant to boost local businesses and jobs, helping strengthen communities of color nationwide. Read more. Read More
Foster Parents Help Kids in Foster Care Overcome Impact of Trauma Casey-supported training equips foster parents with tools to help children heal from trauma and build skills for healthy development. Read more. Read More
CWLA Presents Experts, Ideas and Data Gaps on LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care The Casey Foundation contributed to a Child Welfare Journal issue focused on young people in foster care who are gay or lesbian. Read More
The Business Case for Economic Inclusion A new report finds Baltimore businesses that prioritize economic inclusion have strengthened community ties, workforce diversity and decision-making. Read More
Video Series Helps Organizations Learn to Build Evidence in Five Steps A Casey-backed video series by Child Trends gives nonprofits five simple steps to build strong evidence and boost program impact. Read More
Home-Visiting Program Shows Benefits for Young Justice-Involved Mothers Parenting in the juvenile justice system is tough, but home-visiting programs can make a lasting difference for mothers and their children. Read More
