Giving Former Prisoners Positive Returns Read the story of Rodney Evans, a former addict who got his life back on track with help from Project RETURN, a support program for ex-prisoners. The Casey Foundation supports reentry work through programs, policies and practices that improve the employment prospects of former prisoners in an effort to reduce recidivism, increase public safety and improve outcomes for children and families affected by incarceration. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Names 13 Young Fellows The Casey Foundation recently named 13 new Jim Casey Young Fellows, who will be trained in leadership and advocacy skills to help inform the philanthropy’s nationwide efforts to improve outcomes for youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Webinar: Implementing Evidence and Research in Public Systems On March 23, the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation are hosting a webinar focused on helping child welfare leaders implement adaptations of evidence-based programs. Read More
Using What Works Series: New Strategic Financing Webinar Recording and Tools In the latest webinar in the Using What Works series highlighting tools of the Casey Foundation’s Evidence2Success framework, experts described the components of a strategic financing plan for programs proven to work for children and families and new financing approaches being adopted around the country. Read More
Investing in Baltimore’s Nonprofit Leaders of Color The Casey Foundation invests in leadership coaching for Black nonprofit leaders, who have historically faced barriers to success. Learn about these efforts. Read More
Young People Help to Reshape Workforce Development in Baltimore Young people in Baltimore desire rewarding careers that create opportunities for their families and communities. Yet, clear barriers — including a lack of information about viable prospects and support resources — stand in their path, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
Nation Shifts Away From Costly, Unnecessary Confinement Since 2007, the rate at which youth are placed in juvenile detention, correctional and residential facilities has steadily declined — falling 44% nationwide. Read More
To Do Better by Kids, Build a Bigger Bench of Loving, Caring, Supportive Adults National Foster Care Month, providing an opportunity to highlight the critical role of all supportive adults — parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, mentors and others — to love and care for kids. Learn how Casey is sharing its ideas with the U.S. Children's Bureau. Read More
America’s Child and Teen Mortality Rate Is Moving in Right Direction In 2015, there were 25 child and teen deaths for every 100,000 children living in America. This rate, which represents close to 20,000 deaths annually, has shrunk by 22% since 2005. Read More
Building Evidence Through Trusting Relationships Among Latino and Black Youth and Adults in Washington, D.C. To build evidence of what works to help youth succeed, the Casey Foundation has been supporting an evaluation of an intensive mentoring and case management program. Read More