Entrepreneur-backed Assets Fund Draws $17.5 Million in New Commitments The Aspen Institute and the Microfinance Impact Collaborative have announced $17.5 million in support for the Entrepreneur Backed Assets Fund. Read More
Foundation Launches Learning Lab To Build Talent in Social Sector A new yearlong program is engaging five organizations − AmeriCorps Alums, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, ProInspire, Public Allies and Teach for America − with the goal of developing the next generation’s social sector leadership. Read More
The Pandemic's Toll: Only 1 in 4 Eighth-Graders Proficient in Math in 2022 Just 25% of eighth graders scored proficient in math in 2022. Read how the pandemic has impacted this important academic benchmark. Read More
Strengthening Baltimore’s Workforce System Concentrated poverty, persistent racial segregation and discriminatory hiring, housing and education practices have contributed to higher unemployment rates in Baltimore City compared to the rest of Maryland — especially among African Americans. Learn more about efforts to strengthen the city's workforce development efforts. Read More
A Texas Community Builds a Better Juvenile Justice Option In Texas, justice officials and the local community have created a new way to practice public safety and juvenile justice. Read about their efforts. Read More
Financial Coaching: Helping Families Realize Their Goals and Achieve Stability For nearly a decade, the Foundation has invested specifically in the field of financial coaching because financial education and counseling are not enough to help families achieve stability. Find out more about this promosing strategy to supporting families in managing their financial lives. Read More
Casey Funds Career Opportunities for Young People With Justice System Experience Grants support paid positions for new professionals who were in the juvenile justice system. Learn about the grantees. Read More
Learn to Develop a Preventive Child Welfare Practice Model for the Family First Act At 1 p.m. ET, on Wednesday, April 29, the Annie E. Casey Foundation will host a webinar at on how states and counties can align a preventive child welfare practice model with the Family First Prevention Services Act. Read More
When Child Welfare Works: Reforming Federal Financing to Support Best Practices in Foster Care The Casey Foundation and the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative offer recommendations that would transform federal funding for child welfare systems to support better outcomes for kids and families while maintaining the existing overall funding level. Read More
Building Evidence to Strengthen Nonprofit Programming A Casey Foundation report details a strategy that helps community-based programs more effectively use data to improve programming. Download it today. Read More
