Watch our Webinar: Using Collective Impact to Reduce Infant Mortality A new webinar recording highlights three collective impact efforts — in Baltimore, Cincinnati and Cleveland — and the strategies they’re implementing to reduce infant mortality and improve community well-being. Read More
Connecting Workforce Professionals With Local Employers for Sustainable Employment A new tool kit, funded in part by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, guides workforce development professionals on building ties with employers so they can work collaboratively to help people find sustainable employment and meet local hiring needs. Read More
Commentary Explores the Role of Technology in Evidence-Based Interventions In a commentary for the journal Prevention Science, Casey's Cynthia Weaver and 3C Institute’s Melissa DeRosier share insights on uniting technology, program developers and community members to enhance data access for programs that are applying their interventions within large public systems. Read More
KIDS COUNT Spurs Data-Driven Reform A reflection on the service of Casey's former president and CEO, Doug Nelson, and his KIDS COUNT legacy. Read More
1 in 5 Kids in America Speaks A Second Language at Home In America, 12 million kids — 22% of the child population — speak a language other than English at home. And, that's not a bad thing. Read More
Baltimore Health Corps Hires 275 Staffers A public-private initiative in Baltimore traces potential COVID-19 infections and coordinates care for those who contract the disease. The Baltimore Health Corps is also stimulating the economy by creating jobs, hiring 275 “contact tracers” and community health workers over six months. Read More
Santa Cruz Probation Collaboration Reduces Group Home Placements for Latino Youth In Santa Cruz County, California, Latino youth on probation experienced worse outcomes and higher rates of confinement when compared to their white peers. To address this disparity, the county probation department partnered with a community-based nonprofit to launch a family focused, culturally informed program called FUERTE. And it’s working. Read More
Supporting Student Success Through Elev8 A national evaluation of Elev8 shows the program has made important strides since it began in 2008, despite implementation challenges that have arisen over the years. Elev8 aims to ensure all students have the services they need, with a special focus on successful transitions to high school — which research suggests is a critical turning point in a child’s future academic success. Read More
Record Coverage for Kids: 95% of U.S. Children Have Health Insurance The percentage of children without health insurance has hit a historic low. Just 5% of U.S. kids lack medical insurance coverage, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More