New Paper Examines Role of Centers of Excellence in Promoting Systems Reform A new paper shows how Centers of Excellence boost outcomes for kids and families through innovative practices in communities nationwide. Learn more. Read More
Progress Check: Youth Confinement in America Today Youth prisons are dangerous and often ineffective. Luckily, the U.S. youth confinement rate fell across all racial and ethnic groups over the last decade. Learn more about this new search category Check out the Data Center today Read More
New Indiana Law Expands Banking Access for Teens in Foster Care In Indiana, it's now easier for emancipated youth and older teens in foster care to open their own bank account. Get the details. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Bart Lubow and Reducing Reliance on Youth Detention Bart Lubow, director of Casey’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, talks about reducing the reliance on secure detention for youth. Read More
How a Community Grants Program Pivoted to Address Local Needs During the Pandemic In response to COVID-19, Fusion Partnerships, a Baltimore, Casey-funded nonprofit, modified its approach to meet the changing needs of the community. Read More
Report: Philanthropy Must Invest in Grassroots Movements in Atlanta Grassroots groups and local leaders are tackling Atlanta’s racial wealth gap, but more philanthropic support is needed, a new report finds. Read more. Read More
Former Youth Council Leader Wins 2021 Reebok Human Rights Award Hernán Carvente-Martinez, entrepreneur and founding member of Casey’s youth advisory council, has received a 2021 Reebok Human Rights Award. Read more. Read More
Offering an Alternative to Police Arrests in Atlanta A Casey-funded initiative in Atlanta diverts people away from police encounters by connecting them with resources. Learn more. Read More
More than 20% of U.S. Kids Have Not Had Preventative Dental Care Healthy teeth support kids’ self-esteem, nutrition and health — but the chance of having excellent dental health varies widely across the country. Read More
Infant Mortality Rate at Historic Low The rate of infant mortality has dropped 34% since 1990 in the United States. This proves to be an all-time low in the country. Read More
