Washington communities reduce trauma effects through public-private partnerships
Several communities have created innovative approaches to decrease problems linked to trauma.
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Healing, culture are key for award-winning mother
Shana King received a 2016 Casey Excellence for Children Award for birth parent. Nominate a hero like her for the 2017 awards.
Single father uses experience to help other parents
Corey Best overcame personal challenges to become an advocate for birth parent and family engagement.
Casey Family Programs to ring New York Stock Exchange closing bell June 3
This honor raised awareness of the more than 400,000 children in foster care and recognized that business leaders can help invest in hope.
Foster care alumni community loses ‘shining star’
The foster care alumni community lost a champion with the recent death of Misty Stenslie Claassen.
Foster care youth head to nation’s capital for Shadow Day program
Nearly 100 foster care youth and alumni will shadow members of Congress and share their experiences in the child welfare system.
Former foster youth share their stories
In this video, former foster youth share their stories about their experiences in care and how society often perceives them.
Cities United highlights ‘the fierce urgency of now’ for black men and boys
More than 300 participants shared ways to reduce violence and increase opportunities for African American men and boys.
A mother’s love perseveres, helps others
In honor of Mother’s Day, we share the story of a courageous woman who overcame challenges and uses her experiences to help other parents.
David C. Mills named chair of Casey Family Programs’ Board of Trustees
David C. Mills, who was appointed to the Board in 2007, will succeed Bob Watt as chair on June 1.