Will Asset-Building Policies Lead to Equity? Applying the Racial Wealth Audit The Foundation recently recommended four policy prescriptions to help all families build assets and savings while reducing the racial wealth gap. But how would we know whether these policies could really be successful in promoting greater equity? Enter the Racial Wealth Audit, developed by the Institute on Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis University in partnership with Demos, to help answer that question. Read More
Educational Attainment Data Encouraging Recent data show that more Americans are earning higher levels of education, due in part to the increase of federal funds to help support education. In 2012, 59% of the U.S. population ages 25 to 34 had a high school diploma or less; 9% had an associate's degree, and 33% had a bachelor's degree or higher (an increase of 2.5 million young people since 2000). Read More
Summit Stresses Developing Leaders of Color for Social Change To help millennials of color realize their potential, the social sector needs to develop a diverse pipeline of young social change leaders. Toward that end, the Casey Foundation funded the inaugural Brioxy White House Summit for Innovators of Color. Read More
Collaborative Awards More Than $3 Million in Grants to Baltimore City Summer Programs The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative recently announced more than $3 million in grants to 92 nonprofits in support of summer activities in Baltimore City. Read More
Dallas County Holds "Day of Pardon" for Misdemeanor Warrants Dallas held its second "Day of Pardon," where some juveniles were able to get misdemeanor warrants cleared. Read More
Critical Investments Should Target the First Eight Years of Life, Report Finds The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s latest KIDS COUNT policy report, The First Eight Years: Giving Kids a Foundation for Lifetime Success, presents a strong case for investing in the early years of a child's life. Decades of brain and child development research show that kids who enter kindergarten with below-average language and cognitive skills can catch up — but only if they are physically healthy and have strong social and emotional skills. Read More
Connect With KIDS COUNT on Social Media Learn how to connect with KIDS COUNT and the Casey Foundation on social media. Read More
Informing and Influencing Public Policy A reflection on how Doug Nelson, former president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shaped and influenced public policy during his 20 years of leadership. Read More
Bundled Supports for a Mother and Son Financial coaching, education and work supports contribute to a California family’s success. Read More
New Guide Champions Greater Racial Equity in Detention Via Case Processing Reforms A new JDAI™ practice guide explores how reducing unnecessary delays in case processing can safely decrease the number of youth in secure detention and eliminate racial, ethnic and gender disparities in detention. Read More