Investing in Tomorrow Helping families build savings and assets This brief explores policy moves to help more families acquire assets and narrow the racial wealth gap. Review its recommendations. Read More
KIDS COUNT Data Center Moves Race-Related Statistics Center Stage Users of the KIDS COUNT Data Center can now search by characteristic when sifting through data and hunting for trends on child and family well-being. Read More
Connecting Young Adults to Employment Results From a National Survey of Service Providers This report shares findings from a national survey conducted by the Aspen Institute Workforce Strategies Initiative. It tells how 340 organizations across the country are working to connect young adults with employment. Service providers reveal go-to strategies, common connection roadblocks and job qualities that matter most to America’s youngest workers. Readers will also learn about research opportunities, investment ideas and policy and practice improvements aimed at helping young adults succeed in today’s labor market. Read 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. Read More
Patrick McCarthy on Using Evidence To Do the Most Good for Kids and Families Casey Foundation President Patrick McCarthy recently participated in the William T. Grant Foundation's "Evidence at the Crossroads" blog series. Read more. Read More
Federal Case Study Highlights Early Childhood Education in the Atlanta Civic Site A new case study details the efforts of Casey's partners to help kids and families in Atlanta thrive through a two-generation approach to early education. Read More
As Abuses Revealed at Youth Prisons, Another State Pledges to Abandon the Model Abuse reports in five states highlight Casey’s call to replace youth prisons with safer, therapeutic alternatives for those who truly need confinement. Read More
How Ohio Went From Investing in Youth Prisons to Investing in Youths’ Futures Ohio cut its youth prison population by 80%, improving outcomes, boosting safety and saving millions. A new report highlights key findings and lessons. Read More
New Leadership Video: Achieving High Action and High Alignment The latest in a new series of video tools for results-based leadership shows how leaders can get to High Action and High Alignment. Watch now. Read More
Casebook's Unique Features Garnering Attention and Awards The final post in a four-part series highlights how the Casebook team brought this child welfare tracking tool to market to help improve outcomes for kids. Read More
