Podcast Archive

Embedding Race Equity and Inclusion: A Report from the Baltimore and Atlanta Civic Sites

A new report documents the Casey Foundation’s efforts to embed a race equity lens in its programmatic units in Baltimore and Atlanta. Read more.

The Dunbar Learning Complex Celebrates Its Two-Year Anniversary

The Dunbar Learning Complex celebrates its two-year anniversary and the early, but promising, results in its efforts to improve literacy for Atlanta kids.

Building Results-Focused Leaders for Tomorrow

The Casey Foundation selected 11 leaders for the third Atlanta Leaders for Results class to help drive next-gen social change in the city. Learn more.

Janelle Williams to Manage Evaluation, Research and Operations

Read about Janelle Williams, a former congressional fellow set to manage the evaluation, research and operations of Casey's Atlanta Civic Site.

Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Introducing Kids to Urban Gardening

A $5,000 grant is helping kids in Atlanta’s Neighborhood Planning Unit V learn about gardening, healthy living and more. Learn more.

Measuring the Progress of Jim Casey Initiative Sites

The Jim Casey Initiative supports 17 sites in helping foster kids transition to adulthood, using a Theory of Change and Logic Model to guide progress.

Employers Are Target of New Campaign to Add Young People to Workforce

Nearly 6 million young adults are out of school and work. A new Ad Council campaign urges employers to rethink hiring to help bridge the skills gap.

Young Americans Experience Gains in Employment and Education

The percentage of youth who are unemployed has steadily declined since 2011 and the percentage of young adults with a college degree is on the rise.

Preliminary Analysis Shows Average Daily Detention Populations Reduced by 43% Across JDAI Sites

Casey’s JDAI shares data on reducing reliance on secure detention for youth by helping justice systems cut unnecessary and inappropriate use. Learn more.