The Stages of Adolescent Brain Development This session offers insights into adolescent brain development. Watch the webinar with Adriana Galván. Read More
Casey's Laura Speer Discusses U.S. Census Findings with CBS News CBS News interviews Laura Speer, associate director for policy reform and advocacy, on America's changing racial landscape. Read More
Arianne Weldon to Manage the Georgia Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Learn about Arianne Weldon, the newly appointed project director for the Georgia Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Read More
KIDS COUNT Data Check: Teen Birth Rate Hits Historic Low New data from the 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Bookshows that America's teen birth rate has greatly improved in recent years. This historic low is encouraging as teenage childbearing can have negative consequences for both the mother and newborn. Read More
Two States, Two Very Different Educational Attainment Rates Mississippi and Massachusetts are polar opposites when it comes to educational attainment rates among residents and also median income values among households with kids. Read More
Art of Community in Atlanta The Art of Community event in southwest Atlanta will feature the official unveiling of a public art installation at the Foundation's 352 University Avenue site, as well as an afternoon celebration focused on community and art. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Cindy Guy on Data’s Newest Super Tool In this Five Questions edition, Casey’s Cindy Guy introduces a powerful tool — the Integrated Data System — and tells how it can inform social policy and program management to spur positive change for children and families. Read More
Helping Universities Promote Economic Inclusion: A Step-by-Step Guide Drawing on its work in West Philadelphia, Drexel University has produced a guide to help universities and other large institutions expand job opportunities, increase wealth and boost wages for low-income people of color. Read More
Casey Seeks Grant Proposals for Baltimore Workforce Initiatives The Casey Foundation is seeking proposals for community-based workforce initiatives in East Baltimore to help residents secure quality jobs with local employers. The Foundation’s Baltimore Civic Site will award five to 10 grants of up to $300,000 each to efforts that combine skills training, wraparound services and job placements. Read More
Learn More: A Collection of Resources on Building Savings and Assets Resources for those interested in learning more about the importance of savings and assets for families, the racial wealth gap, state and federal policies focused on asset building and the Foundation's recommended policy solutions for increasing the financial stability of low-income families. Read More
