Nominate a hero for a Casey Excellence for Children Award
These awards recognize individuals who have dedicated themselves to improving outcomes for children and families in the foster care system.
Kinship Care
May is National Foster Care Month
Foster parents, foster-to-adopt families and relative/kinship caregivers are critical partners in the foster care process.
Life of Hope Awards presented to Simone Biles, Torie Bowie, Ndume Olatushani
Life of Hope Award winners provide a beacon of hope and illustrate the possibilities and promise of the lives of vulnerable children.
2017 Casey Excellence for Children Awards
Family, alumni and leaders recognized for improving child welfare in America.
Olympic gold medalist to foster youth: ‘Know your worth’
A Georgia sales executive knows the elation of American athletes who recently returned from the 2016 Rio Olympics with a record 121 medals.
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.
Foster care alumna creates hope at work, home
Maritza Lorenzana is the recipient of a 2016 Casey Excellence for Children Award. Nominations are now open for the 2017 awards.
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.
National Foster Care Month celebrates families, highlights need for support
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge all who play a role in improving the lives of children and youth in foster care.
2015 Casey Excellence for Children Awards
Casey Family Programs announces the 2015 Casey Excellence for Children Award winners, recognizing outstanding efforts to improve the child welfare system.