Podcast Archive

Immigrant Families and Kids See Economic Gains in 2017 — But Disparities Persist

The share of kids living in low-income immigrant families fell to 34% in 2017. Discover more points of progress for these families.

Mentors Build Meaningful Connections With Youth in Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C.’s Credible Messenger Initiative pairs youth with mentors who’ve had similar experiences and are trained to offer support. Read more.

In Georgia, a School District Reduces its Reliance on Juvenile Courts

The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools teamed up with local agencies to help realize an 85% drop in referrals to juvenile court after just five years.

Applying a Results Framework to Social Program Evaluation in San Antonio

UT-San Antonio researchers use results-based methods from the Casey Foundation to evaluate programs in San Antonio. Learn more.

Case Studies Underscore the Importance of Using Evidence to Develop Practice and Policy

Three new case studies funded by Casey and the William T. Grant Foundation show how evidence can be used to improve program delivery. Learn more.

Dr. David Nichols Talks Child Health Gains and Challenges

This CaseyCast features Dr. David Nichols discussing kids’ mental health, the 2020 census and parents’ role in child well-being.

Family-Centered Community Change Report

Supporting Families, Strengthening Neighborhoods

In 2012, the Annie E. Casey Foundation began searching for partners for its seven-year Family-Centered Community Change™(FCCC) initiative. This report summarizes what the participating communities — Buffalo, New York; Columbus, Ohio; and San Antonio, Texas — learned about using a two-generation approach to working with children and parents.

Promising Program Models for Extended Foster Care and Transition Services

This publication reviews promising state approaches to extended foster care. Programmatic elements covered include: eligibility, placement settings, case management models, case review and transition services. The end goal? Help child welfare leaders continue to improve the design of extended care programs and better support the unique needs of older youth.