Casey President Lisa Hamilton Promotes Equity in Grant Making in New Interview In a PEAK Grantmaking interview, Casey President & CEO Lisa Hamilton discusses why equity and inclusion must be central to organizations’ work. Read More
New Guide: Family-Engaged Case Planning for Youth on Probation A new practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies institute family-engaged case planning. Learn about a model to improve the odds for young people. Read More
Nonprofit Evolves Into an Affordable Housing Landlord for Former Foster Youth Foster Forward marks a milestone: buying, renovating and renting a home to three young moms who experienced foster care in Rhode Island. Learn more. Read More
Eight Youth-Centered Principles for Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice A new report offers an eight-part framework for child welfare and juvenile justice, emphasizing youth development, racial equity and belonging. Read More
Report Details Barriers Faced by Students at HBCUs A new report highlights HBCUs’ challenges — low investment, enrollment declines and pandemic fallout — and offers solutions. Read More
Strategies for Equitable Grant Making and Resources for Grant Seekers A new report urges grant makers to cultivate relationships with nonprofits of color and adopt equitable funding strategies for investing in communities. Read More
Implementing Positive Youth Development Programs Learn how organizations can implement positive youth development programs to position young people to succeed in the job market. Read More
Rethinking Assessment Tools to Better Support Teens in Foster Care Jim Casey Young Fellow Kai Cotton advocates for updating assessment tools to better support older youth in foster care. Read More
The Casey Foundation's Journey Toward Equitable Grant Making This post reflects on Casey's efforts to develop and implement an indirect cost rate policy that supports more equitable grant making. Read More
What Is Neighborhood Planning Unit V (NPU-V)? This post looks at the history, residents and opportunities in Neighborhood Planning Unit V — a group of six neighborhoods in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More