Fiscal Sponsors and Baltimore’s Grassroots Organizations A new report outlines how funders can better support organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status — particularly those led by people of color — along with the fiscal sponsors on which they rely. Read More
Watch it Now: An Introduction to Integrated Data Systems The Foundation’s new video — which runs just three minutes long — introduces a powerful information tool called Integrated Data Systems. Read More
Webinar: What It Takes to Develop Evidence That Furthers Racial Equity The Annie E. Casey Foundation will host a webinar on November 19, 2020, that will examine how programs can develop evidence of their effectiveness in advancing racial equity. Learn more about the webinar. Read More
Progress at Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta With more than 85% of phase-one construction complete, Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Yards is on track for an early 2020 opening. Here’s a quick look at the progress made since the groundbreaking in 2018. Read More
Nation Is Missing Opportunities to Strengthen More Than 6 Million Futures as Young Parents Lack Resources to Ensure Families Thrive A KIDS COUNT policy report illuminates needs and barriers facing nation’s young parents and their children. Read More
A Young Voice for Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic As an advocate for foster youth, Kayla Powell has leveraged her own experience in the foster care system to help improve after-care services for those transitioning from care to adulthood. Read More
Leadership Program Welcomes New Class of Youth Justice Leaders The Casey Foundation’s new cohort of its Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network will pursue change in the youth justice system. Read about the program. Read More
YouthWorks Creates Leadership Opportunities for Young Workers In Baltimore, a workforce development program for young people is prioritizing placement in leadership roles. Get the details. Read More
Report: Expand Law Enforcement’s Role in Pre-Arrest Diversion of Youth A recent report finds that deflection — pre-arrest diversion led by law enforcement — leads to better outcomes for youth. Yet, deflection is underused. Read More
Apply Now: Learn to Advance Racial Equity in Public Data Integration Applications are open for a training and technical assistance program — based at the University of Pennsylvania — to help education, child welfare and other state and local agencies advance racial equity in data integration efforts. Read More