Blog Archive

Community Matters to Focus on Innovative, Community-Driven Approach to Development in Baltimore

The next webinar in Casey's Community Matters series will share the story of a community-driven effort to reclaim and reinvest in East Baltimore's Oliver neighborhood.

New Tool Kit on Implementing Normalcy Provisions of Strengthening Families Act

A new toolkit highlights recommendations for policymakers and advocates on laws and policies designed to help jurisdictions effectively implement the normalcy provisions of the Strengthening Families Act.

Three Casey Fellows Included in 2019 NPT Power & Influence Top 50

The NonProfit Times selected three alumni of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Children and Family Fellowship for its 2019 Power & Influence Top 50, which honors “initiators and leaders.” The three have achieved lasting improvements in child, family and community well-being.

Increased Public Safety in Atlanta's Pittsburgh Neighborhood

The Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan, a collective effort to stabilize and revitalize the Atlanta neighborhood of Pittsburgh, includes specific strategies for increasing police presence and public safety.

Strengthening Rural Families: Avoiding the Money Trap

This 25-minute video highlights financial problems that often ensnare rural working families, including payday loans, high interest car loans, high debt, poor credit and more.

David A. Jackson Steps Down as President of The Center for Working Families

In September 2012, the Center for Working Families Inc. underwent a leadership change in the wake of David A. Jackson's resignation as president and CEO.

May 17 Webinar: Integrating Data to Support Families

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is hosting a May 17 webinar on the benefits and challenges of building an integrated data system to support a two-generation approach to social service programming.

Supporting Workers in the New Gig Economy

More workers are being scheduled and paid on an as-needed basis instead of having steady hours and earnings — an arrangement often referred to as gig work. During a recent webinar, experts explored this changing landscape and shared strategies to support job seekers and employers.

U.S. Child Population Increasingly More Diverse

In 2013, there were 74 million children living in the United States, comprising 23% of the nation’s total population. As the child population grew from 1990 and 2013, moving from 64 million to 74 million, it also became more diverse racially and ethnically.