Watch it Now: An Introduction to Integrated Data Systems The Foundation’s new video — which runs just three minutes long — introduces a powerful information tool called Integrated Data Systems. Read More
Casey Names 12 to its Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Council The Casey Foundation named 12 young adults with justice system experience to its Youth Advisory Council to help shape reform efforts. Learn more. Read More
FosterClub Offers Youth Perspective on March CaseyChat The Casey Foundation and FosterClub Executive Celeste Bodner teamed up for a Twitter chat on foster parenting. Delve into the conversation. Read More
Nearly Four in 10 Kids Are Involved in Maltreatment Investigations by Age 18 By the time U.S. kids reach adulthood, 37% have had system involvement as potential victims of maltreatment, according to a new study. Read more. Read More
Questions Courts Must Ask Before Placing Children in Group Homes A Casey-backed report offers key questions for professionals to ask before placing youth in residential treatment. Read More
States See Clear Benefits to Keeping Youth Out of the Adult Criminal Justice System Seven states raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction, helping keep more youth at home without straining justice systems, says a Justice Policy report. Read More
Casey Seeks Grant Proposals for Baltimore Workforce Initiatives The Casey Foundation is seeking proposals for community-based workforce initiatives in East Baltimore to help residents secure quality jobs with local employers. The Foundation’s Baltimore Civic Site will award five to 10 grants of up to $300,000 each to efforts that combine skills training, wraparound services and job placements. Read More
Six Lessons Learned From Successful Campaigns to Close Youth Prisons A report from Youth First Initiative shares key lessons learned from successful state campaigns to close youth prisons. Read More
Series Explores the Power and Future of Social Investing Stanford Social Innovation Review's 11-part series explores the future of social investing, which is a growing practice among philanthropies interested in going beyond traditional grants to advance their mission. Read More
Collaborative Helps Residents Get Jobs in Baltimore’s Growing Industries A recent report shows how workforce-development programs in Baltimore helped most participants get credentials that led to quality employment opportunities with family-sustaining wages. Read More