Poverty and Barriers to Opportunity in Atlanta This report on poverty in Atlanta explains how opportunities for children and families in Atlanta vary widely depending on race, ethnicity and where they live. Read More
Changing the Odds (2015) The Race for Results in Atlanta This report examines Atlanta and highlights how place and race present barriers that keep kids, particularly those of color, from reaching their full potential. Read More
Equipping Young People in Foster Care to Manage Their Finances Youth who leave foster care often say lacking basic knowledge about finances is a major hurdle they encounter as they transition to adulthood. A new federal requirement calls for child welfare agencies to order annual credit reports for all youth in foster care, which has created a unique set of challenges for agencies with little knowledge of credit issues. A number of resources are available to help agencies implement the requirement and build the knowledge and skills of all youth and young adults in foster care so they can successfully manage their finances. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Allison Gerber on the Value of Apprenticeships Senior Associate Allison Gerber discusses the role of apprenticeships in Casey's strategies for connecting people to jobs. Read More
Opportunity Passport - June 2015 Data Brief This brief shows the impact of the Opportunity Passport™ financial literacy campaign on youth leaving foster care. Read More
