Building, Growing, Supporting and Sustaining Communities of Hope for All of America’s Children
Dr. William C. Bell’s presentation for the Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas.
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Casey Excellence for Children Awards
The Casey Excellence for Children Awards are presented annually to recognize those who have dedicated themselves to building hope and improving outcomes for children and families impacted by the child welfare system.
How have residential providers transformed their business models to prioritize what’s best for children?
Learn from providers that have shifted their business models away from group or institutional settings to family- and community-based care.
How is safety science being applied to critical incident reviews?
Learn how applying safety science to critical incident and child fatality reviews can enhance accountability and a workplace safety culture.
2026 Casey Excellence for Children Awards Family and Alumni Honorees
These awards recognize those foster care alumni, birth parents, kinship caregivers and resource parents who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare.
2026 Casey Excellence for Children Awards Leadership Honorees
These awards recognize leaders who have had a significant impact in improving outcomes for children and families and building Communities of Hope across America.
2025 Casey Excellence for Children Awards Leadership Honorees
These awards recognize leaders who have had a significant impact in improving outcomes for children and families and building Communities of Hope across America.
2025 Casey Excellence for Children Awards Family and Alumni Honorees
These awards recognize those foster care alumni, birth parents, kinship caregivers and resource parents who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare.
How can child protection agencies recruit and train supportive families for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Explore how child protection agencies can recruit and train affirming families to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care.
Do home visits improve outcomes for children of refugee families?
Learn from a study that explores how home visiting programs can support refugee families as they navigate resettlement.
How do lived experts define and assess child safety?
Understand how child safety is defined and assessed from the perspectives of individuals with lived experience in the child welfare system.
What are examples of updated mandated reporter education, training, and tools?
Explore strategies underway in three jurisdictions for reforming mandated reporting through updated education and training.
