Meet the Disease Control Expert Who is Curing an Epidemic of Gun Violence In this episode of CaseyCast, host Lisa Hamilton connects with physician and epidemiologist Gary Slutkin to discuss his success at the helm of Cure Violence. The nonprofit, which Slutkin founded in 1995, employs disease control methods to prevent and reduce gun violence. Read More
In Colorado, Making Smarter Decisions About Child Welfare Investigations Working with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Colorado's Jefferson County Division of Children, Youth, Families and Adult Protective Services has enhanced decision making at its earliest possible point: When children are referred to authorities because of suspected abuse or neglect. Read More
Census 2020 Undercount The 2020 U.S. Census likely undercounted children, as well as people of color — due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a fraught political climate. Read More
Stephanie Hoopes on Building a Better Barometer for Financial Hardship Lisa Hamilton speaks with Stephanie Hoopes, a researcher with United Way who is championing a new measure of economic stability. Stream now. Read More
Young Leaders Tackle Root Causes With Results Count Tools A tool known as factor analysis is sharpening the ability of Jim Casey Young Fellows to identify the factors that make the difference in how young people fare as they emerge from foster care. Read more. Read More
Building a Unified System to Better Serve Young People A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce explores trends that put pressure on young people as they attempt to achieve economic independence. Read More
The Future of Workforce Development? Samaschool is Thinking Gig Gig jobs are on the rise. It’s an evolution that Sarah Currid, managing director of Samaschool, knows well. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton recently spoke with Currid about this work and innovative ways to help low-income workers leverage gig jobs to build a brighter, stronger future for their families. Read More
Thaddeus Ferber on Helping Young People Grow, Lead and Thrive In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton talks with Thaddeus Ferber, executive vice president at The Forum for Youth Investment. Their conversation explores the benefits of adolescence, positive youth development, what all young people need and the importance of elevating youth voices. Listen to learn more. Read More
Incorporating Racial Equity in Data Sharing in Broward County, Florida Florida’s Broward County is developing an approach to data that seeks to correct the unintended consequences of existing data-sharing systems. The key difference? Incorporating equity principles in system design to ensure that the people with the greatest stake are full partners in the process. Read More
New Jersey Becomes First State to Implement JDAI Statewide New Jersey is the first state to expand the Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative® (JDAI) to every county, marking a major milestone for the initiative. Read More
