Every Kid Needs a Family Giving Children in the Child Welfare System the Best Chance for Success This KIDS COUNT policy report underscores a simple fact about childhood: Family matters. Yet, today in America, 57,000 children are still living in group placements. Readers will learn about limiting the role of residential treatment care to its intended purpose and how state and local leaders can work together to enhance family-oriented services and supports. The end goal? Brighter futures — and loving families — for some of our country’s most vulnerable children. View the list of KIDS COUNT Outreach Partners, a network of organizations who help to promote KIDS COUNT data and its policy recommendations. Read More
Atlanta Community Investment Fund Seeks 2015 Grant Applicants Through the 2015 Atlanta Community Investment Fund, the Foundation provides small grants to organizations and resident networks. Read More
Admitting Failure: Learning From Mistakes in Philanthropy Admitting failures can drive better strategies and transparency — yet many in philanthropy still struggle to talk openly about mistakes. Learn why. Read More
Becoming Adults, Executive Summary One-Year Impact Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation This report presents MDRC’s evaluation of the Transitional Living program located in Tennessee and operated by Youth Villages. Read More
Bringing up Baltimore One City’s Approach to Strengthening its Most Vulnerable Families Baltimore recently launched an innovative effort to fix its disconnected and disappointing system of home visiting services. The goal? Coordinate high-impact, evidence-based strategies aimed at helping the city’s most fragile families — and especially its youngest residents — lead healthier, successful lives. Read More
Number of Kids in Foster Care Increases for First Time Since 2005 After a decade of steady decline, the number of kids in foster care increased from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, there were about 402,000 kids in the system. Read More
Most Kids Exit Foster Care to Live with Parents, Relatives and Guardians In 2013, 238,547 children exited foster care; 66% reunited with family or guardians, and 21% were adopted. Learn more. Read More
Foundation President’s Statement on Freddie Gray Death After Freddie Gray’s death, Casey’s CEO pledged to help connect Baltimore’s youth and families to community leaders, nonprofits and opportunity. Read more. Read More
Providence Children & Youth Cabinet Produces Evidence2Success Action Plan The Providence Children & Youth Cabinet released an action plan for its Evidence2Success work, engaging leaders to improve youth outcomes through 2018. Read More
