Podcast Archive

Child Poverty Declines After Peaking in 2011

After the Great Recession, the nation's child poverty rate increased steadily, peaking at 23% in 2011. Since then, the rate has been on a slow decline and, in 2015, reached its lowest level in five years, at which point one out of every five children lived in poverty.

Webinar: Assessing Readiness for Implementation With the Hexagon Tool

This webinar, part of the Leading with Evidence series, shows how the Hexagon Tool helps child welfare leaders select the right evidence-based program.

Five Questions with Casey: Cynthia Weaver on Bringing Evidence2Success to Alabama

As a senior associate with Casey’s Evidence-Based Practice Team, Cynthia Weaver works to expand the use of programs backed by scientific evidence to reap results in helping vulnerable kids and families succeed.

How System Leaders in Atlanta Use Results Count Skills and Tools

The Casey Foundation supports Atlanta’s revitalization by connecting leaders to Results Count, its leadership development approach. Learn more.

Tips for Tapping Medicaid for Youth With Justice Involvement

States can soon leverage Medicaid funds for incarcerated or recently incarcerated young people. Learn how states can prepare for this change.

Network Helps Diverse Communities Improve Third-Grade Reading

Learn how communities from Providence to Oakland are benefiting from a national campaign to ensure that children reach third-grade reading proficiency.

Organizations Learn How to Demonstrate Effectiveness of Programs for People of Color

Casey’s Expanding Evidence portfolio aims to strengthen the capacity of emerging programs — like Future Foundation — for families of color.

Webinar Explores Using Family First Act to Improve Outcomes for Tribal Families

The Casey and Grant foundations hosted a webinar on using the Family First Act to expand prevention programs for Native American children.

Embedding Equity Into Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

A Casey webinar explores how inclusive procurement can help women- and minority-owned businesses compete for large-scale development projects. Watch now.