Our Statement on Executive Actions on Immigration Casey President and CEO Patrick McCarthy issues a statement related to executive actions on immigration. Read More
Casey and NORC Tap Three Scholars of Color for Research Awards With funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, NORC at the University of Chicago has selected three researchers of color to receive $10,000 each. The winning scholars, who are all in the early stages of their career, will utilize Making Connections data sets to advance knowledge related to low-income families, their children and communities. Read More
Our Statement on Children's Access to Health Care As an organization dedicated to improving the lives of America’s children, the Casey Foundation recognizes the fundamental importance of a child's health and health care. In a statement, President & CEO Patrick McCarthy encourages our nation's leaders to prioritize kids in the current debate. Read More
Exploring the Overlooked Role of Culture in Helping Kids of Color Succeed A case study from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores the important and often overlooked role that culture can play in shaping programs and practices aimed at leveling life’s playing field for children of color. Read More
Measuring Disparities in Child Welfare Systems: Five Lessons For two decades, the Casey Foundation has collaborated with child welfare agencies to improve how they help families keep children safe from abuse and neglect. More recently, these efforts have included developing tools, such as the Relative Rate Index, for measuring and addressing racial disparities. Read More
Organizations Learn How to Demonstrate Effectiveness of Programs for People of Color Established four years ago, the Casey Foundation’s Expanding Evidence portfolio aims to strengthen the capacity of emerging programs for families of color. Future Foundation in Atlanta is a prime example. Read More
New Study: The “Adultification” of Black Girls Why are black girls treated more harshly by schools and the juvenile justice system than white girls? A new study from the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality says the “adultification” of black girls is at fault. Read More
My How You’ve Changed: Comparing Babies Born in 1990 and 2015 In 2015, nearly four million babies were born in the United States. This newborn population is markedly different than babies born just 25 years ago, according to the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
Apply to Join Casey Network of Diverse Evaluators and Researchers The Casey Foundation seeks qualified experts to join the Advancing Collaborative Evaluation Network, a group of experienced evaluators from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Read More
Our Children Are Watching: What Are We Teaching Them? What will it take to end racism, bigotry and ethnic hatred in America? Patrick McCarthy, Casey Foundation president & CEO, offers strategies to help children and youth embrace a more equitable and inclusive society. Read More
