Debra Joy Pérez Named Vice President for Research, Evaluation and Learning Debra Joy Pérez joined the Casey Foundation as VP of research, evaluation and learning, after success at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Read More
Child Poverty Still on the Rise, but Outlook for Children Better in Education and Health As the nation’s economy recovers, kids are showing signs of improvement despite a growing poverty rate, according to Casey’s 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book. Read More
Grants Awarded to Help Baltimore Families and Children The Casey Foundation awarded grants to local nonprofits supporting summer programs for youth through its 2013 Baltimore Direct Services Grants program. Read More
Reading Proficiency in Early Grades Key to Closing Achievement Gap New research summarized in Casey's report, Early Warning Confirmed, demonstrates the importance of reading proficiency by third grade. Read more. Read More
20th-Anniversary Children and Family Fellowship Class Announced Sixteen children and family services leaders will work toward community and system reform. Read More
Website Connects Government Agencies, Community Organizations with Proven Cost-Effective Programs Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development, part of Casey's Evidence2Success initiative, helps children reach important developmental milestones. Read More
Youth Incarceration Sees Dramatic Drop in the United States In this KIDS COUNT data snapshot: Juvenile detention is at a 35-year low, signaling an opportunity for alternative responses to court-involved youth. Read More
Youth Unemployment Soars in Past Decade Nearly 6.5 million U.S. teens and young adults are out of school and work, risking underemployment and lacking key job skills, per a KIDS COUNT report. Read More
New Partnerships to Strengthen Communities in Buffalo, Columbus and San Antonio The Casey Foundation is partnering with three cities to invest $150K annually in community programs supporting low-income families and children. Read More
Declining U.S. Economy Doesn’t Stop Gains in Child Education and Health, New Report Shows The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows U.S. children’s health and academics improved in most states, but their economic well-being declined. Learn more. Read More
