Adapting the Model: Successful Two-Generation Program Sheds its Residential Approach A new Casey-funded study raises key questions — and insights — about scaling two-generation programs for single moms and their children. Learn more. Read More
Young Kids and Parental Employment in 2017 In 2017, 66% of kids under the age of 6 were growing up in families where all parents in their home worked. Learn why this statistic matters. Read More
The Growing Role of Public Assistance in Childhood From 2005 to 2017, 46 states saw an uptick in the share of kids whose families received public assistance. Learn which states were outliers. Read More
Baltimore Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2019 Summer Program Funds Baltimore-area funders are providing grant funds to nonprofits offering recreation and educational programs this summer for city youth. Apply now. Read More
Apply Now: Juvenile Justice Train-the-Trainer Opportunity to Develop Frontline Staff State or local juvenile justice agencies can apply to a train-the-trainer professional development program supported by the Casey Foundation. Read More
Developing Better Mentoring Programs for Maryland’s Youth Quality mentorship helps youth thrive — boosting school success, job prospects and health. One Maryland nonprofit is expanding mentor access. Learn more. Read More
How Are Sector Strategies Connecting People With Work? For nearly 30 years, the Casey Foundation has backed sector strategies to help low-income workers land careers that lift them out of poverty. Learn more. Read More
Learning From the Field: Reforming Juvenile Probation Practices Jurisdictions nationwide are rethinking probation to help youth avoid deeper system involvement — now with a new resource to guide their work. Read more. Read More
Thomasina “Tomi” Hiers Named Vice President for Civic Sites and Community Change The Casey Foundation named Thomasina “Tomi” Hiers, a veteran government and nonprofit leader, as VP of its Center for Civic Sites & Community Change. Read More
