New Publication Profiles Latest Class of Children and Family Fellows Sixteen leaders comprise the 2016–2017 class of the Casey Foundation’s Children and Family Fellowship, an intensive, 16-month executive-development leadership program. A new publication tells the stories of how these leaders came to work on behalf of children, families and communities and what they hope to accomplish in the future. Read More
Embedding Race Equity and Inclusion: A Report from the Baltimore and Atlanta Civic Sites A new report, Deploying Casey’s REI Framework: Lessons from the Civic Sites, documents the Casey Foundation’s efforts to embed a race equity lens in its programmatic units in Baltimore and Atlanta. Read More
Study: Foster Youth Fare Better When They Receive Care Until 21 Youth who remained in foster care until age 19 were more likely to have a place to live, were enrolled in school and had health insurance when compared to their peers who were no longer in state custody, according to recently released findings from researchers at Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago. Read More
Upcoming Webinar: Shifting Gears on Juvenile Justice Communications The Casey Foundation will host a webinar later this month to inform advocates and practitioners about messages that can effectively engage the public as allies in juvenile justice reform. Read More
Child Welfare “Hackathon” Yields Ideas, Collaboration and Momentum For 24 hours on May 26-27, engineers, scientists, practitioners and young people tackled the foster care’s toughest problems during the first ever White House “hackathon” focused on child welfare. The event centered on the design and development of software prototypes and creating a much-needed shift in the conversation about using technology to contribute to the well-being of children and families. Read More
Ohio Extends Foster Care Services to Age 21 Ohio legislators recently extended foster care services to age 21 — joining 23 other states that are similarly providing critical support as youth transition to adulthood. A Place 4 Me, the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative site in Ohio, was integral to building local support. Read More
Report Highlights Successes and Challenges of Casey’s Social Investments Since 2002, the Foundation has invested nearly $200 million in deposits, debt, equity and guarantees across a range of impact areas including community and economic development, housing, education and child welfare. These social investments have made a positive impact, resulting in both stable, affordable housing and job opportunities for low-income families and communities, according to a new report by the nonprofit Pacific Community Ventures. Read More
Making Better Decisions About Kids and Families in Child Welfare Making good decisions is crucial to the success of a child welfare agency and the outcomes of the kids and families served. In A Child Welfare Leader’s Desk Guide to Building a High-Performing Agency, the Casey Foundation shows how strong public agencies perform this important function. Read More
Child Welfare Webinar: Maximizing Youth Engagement in Court Reviews and Case Planning The fourth webinar in a six-part series, Maximizing Youth Engagement in Court Reviews and Case Planning, presents a panel of experts and explores Tennessee's foster care review board as it delves into the new requirements from the federal Strengthening Families Act and authentic youth engagement during case planning and court reviews. Read More
Celebrating Gains, Redoubling Efforts To Address Pregnancy and Parenting Among Youth in Foster Care During the past five years, more than 25 states have started working to stem the rate of teen pregnancies among young people in foster care. This month — which marks Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month and National Foster Care Month — provides an opportunity to recognize steady progress and redouble the effort to build on and sustain the movement. Read More
