Podcast Archive

Expanded Partnership Seeks Proposals for Summer Programs Serving Baltimore Youth

Baltimore’s largest charitable funders are teaming up, for the second year, to create new summer learning opportunities for city youth.

Federal Funding for Truly 21st Century Technology

Indiana receives federal waiver for MaGIK technology platform, setting the precedent for federal support of cloud-based and COTS technology.

More Children With Parents Who Lack Secure Employment

Compared to 2008, 3 million more kids in 2013 lived with parents who were unemployed. Nonetheless, there's been a steady decline from 2010 to 2013.

Jim Casey Youth Co-Investors

The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative's work to help youth transition from foster care to adulthood is supported by a network of co-investors.

Communities Mark Summer Learning Day to Promote Reading

In 2013, several Grade-Level Reading communities nationwide celebrated Summer Learning Day as part of a national effort to prevent learning loss in summer.

Academic Ladder is Extending for More Young Adults

KIDS COUNT data show 42% of young adults now have an associate’s degree, but over half still don’t go beyond high school. Learn more.

52% of Young Americans Are Not College Students or Graduates

In 2015, just half of youth ages 18–24 were in college or had completed it — highlighting the urgent need to expand access to higher education. Read more.

Connecticut City Launches Local Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

New Britain’s Campaign for Grade-Level Reading supports kids ages 0-8 to boost the district’s third-grade reading levels — the lowest in Connecticut.

Casey Foundation Grantee Featured in Policy & Practice

Case Commons was praised in Policy & Practice for advancing tech-savvy casework in public human services. Learn more.

New ABA Tools Help Engage Young People in Court Hearings, Case Planning

The American Bar Association recently released a set of tools to help judges and lawyers engage foster care youth in court hearings and case planning.