Raising hope in Allegheny County
A commitment to a kin-first culture means the world to families in Pennsylvania.
Materials about Casey
This collection includes materials about Casey Family Programs and our work, including brochures and annual signature reports available for download.
Knowing your roots
Thanks to Kinnect, Theo was placed with fictive kin and is connected to his siblings and extended family.
‘I don’t know who I would be’
Thanks to kinship care, Keeton Byerly was raised by his grandfather instead of being placed into foster care.
Connecting with kin in Ohio
Kinnect offers services that enable and support kinship placements. That makes all the difference to siblings like Jonathon and Chrishonna.
Baltimore: ‘All in for kin’
The KinCare Center is a physical representation of Baltimore City DSS’s commitment to supporting kinship families.
Support means Bristol can stay with family
Thanks to state-provided support, Bristol was able to receive specialized care from her grandmother after being separated from her mother.
Q&A: Kin-first culture in California
California’s child welfare leaders explain why the state focuses on kinship care and supporting kinship caregivers in this Q&A.
Sowing the seeds of hope: Keeping children safe with families
In this report, we look at how communities are adapting their approach to ensuring child safety and how leaders can support continued progress.
A season of hope: Growing the role of families
Learn why a kin-first culture leads to better outcomes for children and families, and how communities are embracing this powerful approach.
Thriving Families, Safer Children, Supportive Communities
Learn how communities are engaging effectively with lived experience, addressing the system and investing in families.
Investing in Equity: Sustaining hope for children and families
Investing in families means strengthening them, not separating them unnecessarily. Explore our signature report to learn more.
Casey Family Programs Brochure
Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families in the United States. This brochure describes our work with partners, summarizes our Building Communities of Hope framework and provides an overview of our history.
A Spanish-language version — Seguros, Fuertes, Unidas — is also available.
Creating a better future for children and families in a time of crisis
Our 2020 special report highlights how communities are innovating to respond to the tremendous impact of COVID-19 on children and families.
On The Pathway of Hope: 2019 Signature Report
What would the child welfare system look like if we could better support families before they are in crisis? Learn more in our 2019 signature report.
Our work in Indian Child and Family Well-being
Casey Family Programs has a long history of working with American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to improve the well-being of their children and families. This brochure describes our work.
Moving Hope Forward: 2018 Signature Report
Our 2018 signature report explores how communities are building hope for children and families though innovation, knowledge and shared commitment.
The Evolution of Hope: 2017 Signature Report
Communities across America are rethinking how they can keep children safe and provide the support that every child needs: a strong and loving family.
Direct Services
Learn about strategies and interventions we use to serve children in the context of families, and families in the context of communities.
Investing in Hope: Signature Report 2016
Our 2016 signature report marks Casey Family Programs’ 50th anniversary and reflects on the urgent need for a collective effort to build Communities of Hope.
A Decade of Hope: 2015 Signature Report
Our 2015 signature report profiles communities across America that are keeping children safe and families strong, demonstrating that hope is an action word.