Reconnecting Child Development and Child Welfare Evolving Perspectives on Residential Placement This report discusses the recent acknowledgement that kids need a sense of belonging to a family and the consequences when they are taken out of the home for safety concerns. Read More
Photographer Richard Ross and Capturing the Experience of Juvenile Confinement Richard Ross, a professional photographer based in Santa Barbara, CA, has received many grants from funders to continue capturing the plight of juveniles. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Bart Lubow and Reducing Reliance on Youth Detention Bart Lubow, director of Casey’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, talks about reducing the reliance on secure detention for youth. Read More
One in Eight Babies Born Preterm in 2010 One in eight babies in 2010 were born prematurely in the United States. Babies born before term are at greater risk of encountering developmental problems. Read More
Youth Incarceration Sees Dramatic Drop in the United States In this KIDS COUNT data snapshot: Juvenile detention is at a 35-year low, signaling an opportunity for alternative responses to court-involved youth. Read More
Creating New Leaders of Color for the Social Sector A Case Study The social sector lacks straightforward, accessible pathways for minorities to find social sector leadership roles. The Casey Foundation, Management Leadership for Tomorrow and New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and Stern School of Business are partnering to change that. Read More
Arianne Weldon to Manage the Georgia Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Learn about Arianne Weldon, the newly appointed project director for the Georgia Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Read More
Looking Through the Lens at East Baltimore’s Progress East Baltimore Development Inc.’s series showcases progress in transforming 88 acres into a thriving, mixed-use community for all income levels. Read More
Helping Atlanta's Community Leaders Achieve Results for Kids and Families Atlanta Leaders for Results is a 10-month, Casey-designed leadership development program for the nonprofit and public sectors in Atlanta. Learn more. Read More
Evaluating the Evidence: Setting Standards for Evidence-Based Programs Programs must meet rigorous standards to earn the designation “evidence-based program.” Learn how Casey determines that a program is proven effective. Read More