Blog Archive

Reflecting on Casey's 2003 Report on the High Cost of Being Poor

As a part of the 2003 KIDS COUNT Data Book, "The High Cost of Being Poor: Another Perspective on Helping Low-Income Families Get By and Get Ahead" documented the inflated charges people in poor communities pay for everything from groceries to check cashing.

Foundation Launches Learning Lab To Build Talent in Social Sector

A new yearlong program is engaging five organizations − AmeriCorps Alums, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, ProInspire, Public Allies and Teach for America − with the goal of developing the next generation’s social sector leadership.

Developing Consistent Standards for Quality in the Payroll Card Industry

An upcoming webinar from the Center for Financial Services Innovation will highlight industry-wide best practices for payroll cards, which are often used as an alternative to direct-deposit or check payments — and the industry's future.

Webinar Highlights Selection Process For New Evidence2Success Sites

A recent webinar outlined the Evidence2Success approach and the Foundation’s process for selecting new communities to participate in the framework starting in 2015.

Casey Foundation Seeks New Sites for Evidence2Success Framework

The Casey Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals to begin the process of selecting new communities to participate in Evidence2Success, a framework that guides public system leaders and community representatives in working together to improve child well-being. Representatives of interested communities are invited to download the Request for Proposals and submit applications by May 28, 2015.