Blog Archive

Asian Americans United Provides Safe Haven for Philadelphia Youth

Asian Americans United has provided services and a safe place for Philadelphia youth for almost 30 years.

Federal Guidance Aims To Improve the Quality of Education in Juvenile Justice Facilities

A joint policy guidance package announced by Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan aims to substantially improve the quality of education provided in juvenile justice facilities.

More than a Million Fewer Detention Days for Youth

The new Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative's Results Report demonstrates the impact of the Foundation's juvenile justice reform efforts.

Closing the School-to-Prison Pipeline in New Orleans

Friends and Families of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children and the Youth Empowerment Project work with juveniles and their families to help stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline in New Orleans.

Five Questions with Casey: Irene Lee and the Foundation's Work on Immigration Issues

Irene Lee directs the Foundation’s work focused on ensuring individuals and families have access to economic opportunity and started our grant making around refugee and immigrant families. She sits down for Five Questions with Casey.

Mortality Rates for Children Improved Across the Board

In the past three decades, the United States has made across-the-board progress in improving the rates of mortality among children (from birth to age 19).

More Children With Parents Who Lack Secure Employment

Compared to 2008, 3 million more children in 2013 lived with parents who lacked secure employment. Despite this overall increase, there has been a steady decline from 2010 to 2013.

Housing Burden Disproportionately Affects Children of Color

Statistics on how the housing burden disproportionately affects children of color.

Webinar on Essential Ingredients for Lasting Community Change

An Dec. 10 webinar hosted by the Center for the Study of Social Policy focuses on the core capacities needed to achieve lasting community change, drawing from the experiences of communities that participated in Casey's Making Connections initiative.