Fiscal Sponsors and Baltimore’s Grassroots Organizations A new report shows how funders can better support non-501(c)(3) groups, especially those led by people of color, and the fiscal sponsors they rely on. Read More
Report: Inadequate Child Care is Costing Maryland Billions A Casey-funded study finds Maryland’s child care gaps cost parents, businesses and the state economy over two billion dollars each year. Learn more. Read More
Casey Foundation Announces Tenth Class of Children and Family Fellows Outstanding human service and social change leaders from 13 states will develop results-based leadership skills to build bright futures for children and families. Read More
Watch it Now: An Introduction to Integrated Data Systems The Foundation’s new video — which runs just three minutes long — introduces a powerful information tool called Integrated Data Systems. Read More
Pivot to Prevention: Tools for Funding and Implementing Evidence-Based Programs in Schools After improving student mental health in Providence, CYC launched Casey Foundation-backed tools to help other communities replicate success. Read more. Read More
StriveTogether Network Embraces Results-Based Leadership Approach Community partnerships in the StriveTogether national network are applying the tools of results-based leadership (RBL) — the Casey Foundation’s unique approach to leadership development for social change — to support the success of every child from cradle to career. Read More
Evaluating LEAP’s Early Years A new study from nonprofit research firm MDRC evaluates the early implementation of models by LEAP partnerships to help youth succeed in school and work. Read More
Unsafe Communities a Reality for Millions of U.S. Kids In 2015-2016, 6% of children — 4.4 million kids total — lived in communities felt unsafe by their parents. Read More
Juvenile Justice Resources: Webinars on Effective COVID-19 Responses Eight new webinar recordings describe effective juvenile justice practices amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the sessions here. Read More
A Resource for Strengthening Adoptive Families With Older Kids Casey is investing in efforts to support data collection and create a manual of practice for post-adoption services for older youth and their families. Read More