Ben Hecht on Equity, Innovation and Opportunity in American Cities Lisa Hamilton and Living Cities president Ben Hecht discuss opportunities to reduce poverty, drive innovation and promote equity. Read More
Progress at Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta 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
The Share of Kids in America Fell Faster Than Expected in 2018 Children represent only 22% of the U.S. population — down from 23% in 2017 and 26% in 1990. Read more about the graying of America. Read More
Population Trends in 2018: Youngest Kids and New Adults From 2017 to 2018, the number of kids under the age of 1 fell while the number of new adults rose. See if these trends hold at the state level. Read More
Evaluating LEAP’s Early Years A new study from nonprofit research firm MDRC evaluates the early implementation of models by LEAP partnerships to help youth succeed in school and work. Read More
Resource Roundup: Juvenile Justice Publications This resource roundup — including materials developed by juvenile justice leaders and researchers with Casey’s support — shares new insight from the field. Read More
Progress Check: Casey Grantees on Easing the Debt Burdens of Families in the South The Casey Foundation's Southern Partnership to Reduce Debt, a multiyear, multistate effort, aims to ease the debt burdens of families in the South. Read More
Report Spotlights Strategies for Helping Low-Income Workers Succeed A new report outlines innovative strategies to help workers navigate today's changing economy — and explores how philanthropy can learn from them. Read More
New Resources to Expand Quality Apprenticeship Programs The Casey Foundation funds a range of resources that help expand apprenticeship programs — so that more youth can gain experiences and connections. Read More
A Casey Q&A: Improving Foster Parent Recruitment in the Cherokee Nation Hettie Charboneau, a child welfare leader in the Cherokee Nation, answers questions on strengthening foster family recruitment and retention. Read More
