Podcast Archive

Resolution, Reinvestment, and Realignment

Three Strategies for Changing Juvenile Justice

This report reviews the history and development of three juvenile justice reform strategies and analyzes their impact on policy, practice and public safety.

Midwest Evaluation of the Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth

Outcomes at Age 26

This report, a product of the Midwest Study, analyzes how former foster care youth are faring at age 26. It reviews survey results on a wide range of issues — everything from employment records and academic experiences to family relationships and pregnancy rates.

Recession Increases Number of Children Living in Low-Income Families by 7% to 31 Million

According to the Casey Foundation's 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the last decade has seen a decline in economic well-being for low-income kids and families.

Faith in Communities

The Casey Foundation helps faith-based organizations, like the Providence In-town Churches Association Food Pantry, expand their community service efforts.

Nurturing Healthy Relationships Among Young Adults

Learn about "Love Notes," a YouthBuild, Casey-supported program that steers youth away from unhealthy relationships before marriage or parenthood.

Rental Market Stresses

Impacts of the Great Recession on Affordability and Multifamily Lending

Despite record-high vacancy rates and falling rents in some areas, the Great Recession did little to halt the long-term erosion of rental housing affordability. The number of financially stressed renters has expanded, while affordable housing available to these households has shrunk.

Casey's Laura Speer Discusses U.S. Census Findings with CBS News

CBS News interviews Laura Speer, associate director for policy reform and advocacy, on America's changing racial landscape.

Casey Connects: Summer 2011

Faith, Forgiveness, Fragile Relationships, and Responsible Fatherhood

This issue of Casey Connects spotlights four initiatives that the Annie E. Casey Foundation has invested in for the last decade: aiding the formerly incarcerated, promoting responsible fatherhood, supporting healthy relationships and tapping into the strengths of faith-based organizations. The end goal in each of these efforts is the same: Give kids in tough communities a better shot at success.

Bringing Quality Goods and Services to the Community

The Atlanta Civic Site helps residents develop a consumer advocacy strategy to improve access to quality goods and services through local businesses.

Giving Former Prisoners Positive Returns

Rodney Evans, a former addict, rebuilt his life with Project RETURN. The Casey Foundation supports reentry efforts to reduce recidivism and aid families.