Reflecting on 25 Years of the KIDS COUNT Data Book: Rethinking Public Services (1993) Learn how selected themes of the KIDS COUNT Data Book helped define a generation of work at the Casey Foundation and the field. Read More
Caldwell: Working on Behalf of Baltimore at Home and in the Office Jacqueline Caldwell, an administrative assistant for Casey’s Baltimore Civic Site, shares her work to disburse grants that strengthen and support organizations central to the Foundation’s mission, as well as her efforts as a community leader. Read More
Report: Youth in Foster Care Need Family, Not Just Skills for Independence A new report, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, tells what states and child welfare agencies can do to help teens thrive upon leaving foster care. It describes the beneficial role that a supportive adult can play — and places the need for family on par with a young person’s developmental and practical needs. Read More
Call for Nominations for 2019 JDAI Awards The Foundation is seeking nominations for five national awards that acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to juvenile justice reform. Read More
Work, Income and the American Family Three years ago, the unemployment rate among U.S. parents hit a post-recession low of 4%, and this statistic has held steady ever since. Read More
Casey Names 12 to its Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Council The Annie E. Casey Foundation has selected 12 young adults from across the country to join its Youth Advisory Council. All individuals tapped to serve on the council have personal experience with some aspect of the juvenile justice system, whether it’s probation, detention, commitment, residential placement, incarceration or aftercare. Read More
Changing the Narrative About Youth of Color in Atlanta In collaboration with community partners, the Casey Foundation recently launched (ad)Vantage Point — a program developed by local artist Fahamu Pecou to provide young men of color from Maynard Jackson High School with an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives using art. Read More
2018 Snapshot of Kids in Foster Care The gender and age breakdowns of kids in the U.S. foster care system have remained fairly consistent since 2003. View the data details. Read More
The Center for Working Families: Multiple Pathways to Opportunity and Careers The Center for Working Families Inc. uses a unique, customized-coaching approach while providing support services that meet the needs of NPU-V families and move them along a path toward economic success. The center has developed three distinct pathways to that end: the Moving to Work, Moving to Wealth and Moving to Entrepreneurship. Read More
How a Baltimore Health Corps Worker Helped Fight COVID-19 in Her Community Read about the Baltimore Health Corps program and how one participant used it to empower herself and help her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More