New Bipartisan Report on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Opportunity Released A politically diverse group of experts on poverty has set aside differences and created a detailed plan for reducing poverty and increasing economic mobility. Read More
Webinar Series to Highlight 10 Practices of High-Performing Child Welfare Agencies Casey is offering a three-part webinar series in 2016 that highlights the lessons from high-performing child welfare agencies. The webinars will be held in January, April and June. Registration is required. Read More
Casebook Gaining Recognition as Game Changer in Child Welfare Technology This is the first in a four-part series about Casebook, a state-of-the-art tool to help child welfare workers track and improve results for children in their care. In this installment, learn about the inspiration for Casebook and the product's beginnings. Read More
Sparking Meaningful Dialogue on Race and Opportunity in America The Casey Foundation recently hosted a forum devoted to discussing the role of race in determining a child’s path to success. This event was in direct response to widening racial divides—and ensuing civic turmoil—in Ferguson, Mo., Charleston, S.C., and Baltimore. Read More
More Than a Million Older Teens Aren’t Working or In School Teens who leave school and do not enter the workforce are more likely to face a rougher road en route to adulthood, according to research. Read More
Jumpstarting Policy Conversations That Address Racial Inequities To get people talking, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed “It’s Time to Talk: How to Start Conversations About Racial Inequities.” In this report, the Foundation’s KIDS COUNT state partners in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Washington tell how thoughtful, data-driven community dialogue can move the needle toward equity and inspire leaders to convene conversations on race in their own jurisdictions. Read the Race for Results report Read More
What a Difference a Decade Makes: Youth Detention Population Drops 44% Since 2003, the number of youth residing in juvenile detention, correctional and residential facilities has dropped by 44%. Even though that number includes all racial and ethnic groups, black kids are still overrepresented in the system. Read More
Leadership Development Program Announces First Class of Child Health Advocates The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies are pleased to announce the first class selected to participate in the Children’s Health Leadership Network, a rigorous results-based leadership development initiative. The 16 participants, drawn from 14 states, reflect a rich cross section of innovative public health administrators, policy analysts, program directors and nonprofit child advocates. Read More
The Foundation Taps Two for its JDAI Distinguished System Leadership Award The Foundation has named two winners for its annual JDAI Distinguished System Leadership Award, which recognizes innovative stakeholders who practice data-driven decision-making while engaging traditional and nontraditional partners in detention reforms. Read More
Casey Celebrates Arizona’s Richard Elías For Building a Fairer Youth Justice System The Casey Foundation named Richard Elías as the recipient of its 2015 Natalie S. Bimel Award for his efforts in building a fairer youth justice system in Arizona’s Pima County. Read More
