A Model Move: Trauma Informed Community Building In a new report, researchers outline what they’ve learned about trauma-informed community building and how it can help promote resiliency and social cohesion among residents who have experienced pervasive trauma. Read More
Report: Inadequate Child Care is Costing Maryland Billions A new Casey-funded study from the Maryland Family Network found that a lack of reliable child care in Maryland disrupts the professional lives of parents while costing businesses and the state’s economy more than $2 billion annually. Read More
Arthur Brooks on Pursuing Happiness, Depolarizing Politics and Realizing Promise in the Periphery In this episode of CaseyCast, the Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton chats with economist Arthur Brooks about what kids, families and communities need to flourish. Their conversation covers — among other topics — the benefits of engaging marginalized populations, the need to rethink the proverbial pursuit of happiness, and the merits of detoxing from national politics. Read More
New Interactive Map Tackles Debt in America Today The Urban Institute has launched an interactive map that puts the pervasiveness of America’s modern debt epidemic on full display. Read More
What’s Happening at 352 University Avenue in Atlanta? This post checks in on the redevelopment plans for 352 University Avenue, a 31-acre property in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood. Within the next decade, the Annie E. Casey Foundation hopes to transform the site into a vibrant space where residents can work, shop, create and play. Read More
How Technical Assistance Providers Can Advance Equity in Implementation A new guide shows technical assistance providers how to develop strategies that advance equity. Learn more now. Read More
Derek Douglas on How the University of Chicago Supports Local Kids and Families Anchor institutions, such as hospitals and universities, can be powerful economic drivers in the communities they serve. In an interview, the University of Chicago's Derek Douglas explores how these organizations can play a stronger role in supporting local kids and families. Read More
Using Results Count to Enhance Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines How Casey's Results Count framework equipped one leader to advocate for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Miami's underserved communities. Read More
What is the Leadership Institute for State-Based Advocates? The Leadership Institute for State-Based Advocates equips state and local advocates to more effectively influence policy reforms that help children and families. Read More
Advancing Equity in Atlanta’s Schools Over the past year, Atlanta Public Schools has taken steps to implement an equity policy that addresses systemic issues that affect students of color. Learn more about this work. Read More