In Memphis, Effort to Boost Businesses of Color Gains Momentum Memphis launched the 800 Initiative to help 800 Black-owned businesses grow their revenue by $50 million. Learn more. Read More
Kids in Immigrant Families are Increasingly Likely to Have Parents Who Earned High School Diplomas The share of kids in immigrant families whose parents did not finish high school fell from 27% in 2008 to 21% in 2017. Explore the data details. Read More
Immigrant Families and Kids See Economic Gains in 2017 — But Disparities Persist The share of kids living in low-income immigrant families fell to 34% in 2017. Discover more points of progress for these families. Read More
Mentors Build Meaningful Connections With Youth in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.’s Credible Messenger Initiative pairs youth with mentors who’ve had similar experiences and are trained to offer support. Read more. Read More
In Georgia, a School District Reduces its Reliance on Juvenile Courts The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools teamed up with local agencies to help realize an 85% drop in referrals to juvenile court after just five years. Read More
Applying a Results Framework to Social Program Evaluation in San Antonio UT-San Antonio researchers use results-based methods from the Casey Foundation to evaluate programs in San Antonio. Learn more. Read More
Case Studies Underscore the Importance of Using Evidence to Develop Practice and Policy Three new case studies funded by Casey and the William T. Grant Foundation show how evidence can be used to improve program delivery. Learn more. Read More
Dr. David Nichols Talks Child Health Gains and Challenges This CaseyCast features Dr. David Nichols discussing kids’ mental health, the 2020 census and parents’ role in child well-being. Read More
Family-Centered Community Change Report Supporting Families, Strengthening Neighborhoods This report highlights lessons from three cities in a Casey-led effort using a two-generation approach to support both children and parents. Read More
Promising Program Models for Extended Foster Care and Transition Services This report reviews how states approach extended foster care and offers strategies to better meet the needs of older youth in transition. Read More
