Resources for Investing in a Strong Start for Children The lack of strong support in early childhood means that millions of children in the U.S. face lives of lost potential. But it doesn't have to be that way. Donors can help all children get an equal chance at a strong start, according to the Center for High Impact Philanthropy. Read More
The Annie E. Casey Foundation Joins White House Initiative to Support Young Men of Color Ten philanthropies are working with the “My Brother's Keeper” effort to create opportunities that help young men of color in America lead healthy and productive lives. Read More
Foundation Calls for Grant Proposals to Support Baltimore Children and Families Direct service organizations in Baltimore City may receive grants of up to $20,000 for summertime youth activities and programs. Read More
McCarthy Promotes Public System Reforms in Stanford Social Innovation Review President and CEO Patrick McCarthy writes about the importance of working with public systems in a supplement of the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Read More
Extending Foster Care Beyond 18: Housing Options for Young Adults This brief spotlights housing options that states can consider as they plan to extend foster care beyond the age of 18. It is a product of Success Beyond 18, a national campaign by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative aimed at forging a better path for young people who are transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Youth The Casey Foundation offers tools to assess risk and protective factors among youth to guide community resource decisions. Learn more. Read More
Foster Care Explained: What It Is, How It Works and How It Can Be Improved Learn about the foster care system — what it is, how it works and how it can be improved — with resources and data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
What Is Kinship Care? More than 2.7 million U.S. kids live in kinship care — when relatives raise children whose parents no longer can. Explore resources on kinship care. Read More
