Connect With KIDS COUNT on Social Media Learn how to connect with KIDS COUNT and the Casey Foundation on social media. Read More
Collaborative Awards More Than $3 Million in Grants to Baltimore City Summer Programs The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative recently announced more than $3 million in grants to 92 nonprofits in support of summer activities in Baltimore City. Read More
Dallas County Holds "Day of Pardon" for Misdemeanor Warrants Dallas held its second "Day of Pardon," where some juveniles were able to get misdemeanor warrants cleared. Read More
New Guide Champions Greater Racial Equity in Detention Via Case Processing Reforms A new JDAI™ practice guide explores how reducing unnecessary delays in case processing can safely decrease the number of youth in secure detention and eliminate racial, ethnic and gender disparities in detention. Read More
Informing and Influencing Public Policy A reflection on how Doug Nelson, former president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shaped and influenced public policy during his 20 years of leadership. Read More
Bundled Supports for a Mother and Son Financial coaching, education and work supports contribute to a California family’s success. Read More
Casey Foundation Seeks New Sites for Evidence2Success Framework The Casey Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals to begin the process of selecting new communities to participate in Evidence2Success, a framework that guides public system leaders and community representatives in working together to improve child well-being. Representatives of interested communities are invited to download the Request for Proposals and submit applications by May 28, 2015. Read More
New Seattle Jobs Initiative Report Offers a True Insider’s Guide to Creating a Strong State SNAP E&T A new report from the Seattle Jobs Initiative highlights lessons from the development and statewide expansion of Washington’s remarkably successful Basic Food Employment & Training program. Read More
New to the Neighborhood – and Loving It Meet Meghan Thomas. She’s mother to 8-year-old Khalil and a rookie real estate agent. She’s also the first person to buy a newly renovated home in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood – one of more than 50 being rehabbed as part of a multiyear redevelopment project. Read More
Five States Selected for New Initiative to Help Parents and Kids Succeed Together Learn about a new effort to promote two-generation policies and programs in states — and connect low-income families with early childhood education, job training and other tools to achieve financial stability and break the cycle of poverty. Read More