Podcast Archive

Evidence2Success Profiled in Stanford Social Innovation Review Article on Community Engagement

A new article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review makes the case that community engagement is a critical component of effective data-driven, evidence-based social change, and profiles the Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework as an example of how these strategies can come together.

Brain Research Points to Better Results for Foster Care Youth

A Jim Casey Initiative report confirms adolescence is a key brain development period, offering a learning window similar to early childhood. Learn more.

One in Five American Kids Speak a Language Other Than English at Home

In the United States, one in five children — nearly 12 million kids total — speak a language other than English at home, which research shows is beneficial for children.

Five Questions with Casey: Allison Gerber on the Value of Apprenticeships

Senior Associate Allison Gerber discusses the role of apprenticeships in Casey's strategies for connecting people to jobs.

Casey Seeks New Partners for its Evidence2Success Framework

Casey seeks proposals from communities interested in Evidence2Success, a framework helping public system and resident leaders improve child well-being.

Policy Report Explores Youth and Work

A 2012 KIDS COUNT report found 6.5 million U.S. youth were not in school or work, facing underemployment and lacking needed 21^st century job skills.

To Do Better by Kids, Build a Bigger Bench of Loving, Caring, Supportive Adults

National Foster Care Month highlights the critical role of foster parents, kinship caregivers, mentors and others. Learn how Casey is doing its part.

Connecticut Is the First State in Nation to Eliminate Youth Prison Model

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has announced the closure of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School, the state’s large juvenile corrections facility.

New Initiative Harnesses Higher Ed’s Role in Strengthening Local Communities

Schools nationwide have joined a Casey-backed effort to help colleges and universities build stronger ties with and invest in their local communities.