Podcast Archive - The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Podcast Archive

We are One Baltimore

Baltimore’s mayor launched One Baltimore to boost opportunities for kids, families and neighborhoods through a public-private initiative. Learn more.

In Their Best Interest: Placing Kids in Families From the Start

Families are key to child development, yet 4 in 10 kids in group care were placed there without valid reason, despite laws favoring family-like settings.

Every Kid Needs a Family: Putting Kin First in Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C.’s child welfare agency prioritizes kin placements, speeding up processes to help relatives care for kids who can’t live with their parents.

Five Top States for Placing Children in Child Welfare in Families

A 2013 analysis found group placements ranged from 4% to 35%. Five states stood out for keeping family placements high and group placements low. Read more.

Five Questions with Casey: Rob Geen and the Importance of Family

In this “Five Questions” edition, Rob Geen shares key takeaways on why connecting children in foster care with families is critical for their well-being.

The Orphanage Evolves: Providers Shift to Put More Kids in Families

Private providers are shifting from the orphanage model to connect more youth with families, including in New York and California. Learn more.

Too Many Kids in U.S. Child Welfare Systems Not Living in Families

About 57,000 kids in child welfare go to bed without a family. A new report urges action to connect more children with loving, supportive homes. Read more.