Adapting the Model: Successful Two-Generation Program Sheds its Residential Approach What happens when a successful residential program for single mothers and their children tries expanding without one of its key features? The answer, articulated in a new study funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, spurs even more questions — plus important insights — about two-generation programming. Read More
Young Kids and Parental Employment in 2017 In 2017, 66% of kids under the age of 6 were growing up in families where all parents in their home worked. Learn why this statistic matters. Read More
The Growing Role of Public Assistance in Childhood From 2005 to 2017, 46 states saw an uptick in the share of kids whose families received public assistance. Learn which states were outliers. Read More
Baltimore Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2019 Summer Program Funds Baltimore-area funders are joining together to provide grant funds to nonprofits offering recreation and educational programs this summer for city youth. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2019. Read More
Apply Now: Juvenile Justice Train-the-Trainer Opportunity to Develop Frontline Staff Now through Feb. 15, 2019, state or local juvenile justice agencies and organizations can apply to participate in a train-the-trainer professional development opportunity supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The two-and-a-half-day session — held in Denver, Colo. from May 7–9, 2019 — will focus on the Reimagining Juvenile Justice curriculum. Read More
Developing Better Mentoring Programs for Maryland’s Youth For young people facing tough life circumstances, the benefits of quality mentoring programs are clear. These services help youth form positive relationships with adults and peers; keep them in school and on track toward graduation; improve their job prospects; and even reduce the likelihood they’ll use drugs. One Maryland nonprofit is working to improve the quality and quantity of mentors in the state. Read More
How Are Sector Strategies Connecting People With Work? For nearly three decades, the Casey Foundation has invested in sector-based workforce strategies to help low-income job seekers secure meaningful careers that lift them out of poverty. Learn some common elements of an effective sector strategy and peruse a list of resources that Casey has generated about sector-strategy work. Read More
Learning From the Field: Reforming Juvenile Probation Practices Juvenile justice jurisdictions across the nation are considering how to reform their probation practices to help young people positively redirect their lives and avoid further system involvement. And, now, they have a new resource to help guide this work. Read More
Thomasina “Tomi” Hiers Named Vice President for Civic Sites and Community Change The Annie E. Casey Foundation today announced that Thomasina “Tomi” Hiers, a veteran government, nonprofit and philanthropic leader, has been named vice president of its Center for Civic Sites and Community Change. Read More
