Blog Archive

Columbus Youth and Artists Team Up to Introduce the Real Weinland Park

Columbus' Weinland Park is one of three communities where the Casey Foundation is working with a local initiative committed to improving the well-being of kids and families. The urban community of about 4,800 residents is next door to the Ohio State University and just over a mile from downtown Columbus.

Until April 2015, it was also home to a highly visible billboard that gave passersby a strong — and wrong — first impression.

Indiana Implements JDAI as its Platform for Continuous Juvenile Justice System Improvement

Indiana has begun to make changes in their efforts to improve its juvenile justice system to better serve the state's youth, families and communities.

Resources for Investing in a Strong Start for Children

The lack of strong support in early childhood means that millions of children in the U.S. face lives of lost potential. But it doesn't have to be that way. Donors can help all children get an equal chance at a strong start, according to the Center for High Impact Philanthropy.

Report Recommends Legislative Solutions to Increase Juvenile Record Confidentiality

A new report shows why court-involved kids should be given a second chance. One way to help is by keeping juvenile court records confidential.

New Videos Showcase Northeast Buffalo Community Through the Eyes of Residents

Two videos lift up a community of nearly 12,300 located in northeast Buffalo, sharing the perspectives of the people who call it home and their hopes for its future. Buffalo is one of three cities where the Foundation is working with a local community change initiative focused on transforming neighborhoods into places where kids and families can thrive.

Take It Now: National Workforce Benchmarking Survey

The Corporation for a Skilled Workforce invites workforce development organizations to take its Workforce Benchmarking Network survey.

Strengthening Rural Families: Avoiding the Money Trap

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