Casey Family Programs

Casey Family Programs Casey Family Programs' mission is to provide and improve—and ultimately prevent the need for—foster care.

Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care in the United States. By working together, we can create a nation where Communities of Hope provide the support and opportunities that children and families need to thrive. Founded in 1966, Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgi

n Islands and with tribal nations across North America to influence long-lasting improvements to the well-being of children, families and the communities where they live.

01/23/2025

Congratulations to Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Leadership Award honoree! As a renowned clinician and researcher, Dr. Perry has spent over 40 years advancing children's mental health through neuroscience and trauma-informed care, helping to shape systems that promote healing for children in need. Congratulations, Dr. Perry!

These awards recognize those who have dedicated themselves to improving outcomes for children and families in the child welfare system.

01/21/2025

What does it look like when children who are separated from their parents can live with someone they know and love?

In conjunction with our report, “A Season of Hope: Growing the Role of Families,” we invite you to watch our new companion video that digs deeper into the powerful impact of kinship care on children and families. You’ll hear how important it is to keep family connections, and you’ll learn how child welfare systems and community organizations have prioritized a kin-first culture that leads to better outcomes. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/40AVQnC

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
01/20/2025

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

01/15/2025

Meet this year’s extraordinary leaders and changemakers: the 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Award recipients! https://www.casey.org/ceca/

These outstanding advocates are changing lives and creating brighter futures for children and families in the child welfare system. Congratulations to each of these amazing individuals!

These awards recognize those who have dedicated themselves to improving outcomes for children and families in the child welfare system.

01/08/2025

Coming up: Next week we’ll be announcing the 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Award recipients! These annual awards honor individuals who are making a difference in the lives of children and families in the child welfare system.

These awards recognize those who have dedicated themselves to improving outcomes for children and families in the child welfare system.

May your new year be filled with joy and hope!
01/01/2025

May your new year be filled with joy and hope!

What do we know about family resource centers? Although many factors are at play, poverty is the most consistent and str...
12/30/2024

What do we know about family resource centers?

Although many factors are at play, poverty is the most consistent and strongest predictors of child welfare involvement, largely due to families living in poverty being overreported to CPS for neglect. Place-based programs, such as family resource centers, can be an effective way of addressing the challenges that can lead to involvement with a child protection agency.

Family resource centers are community-based resource hubs that promote child and family well-being and help reduce the risks of child maltreatment. Here’s an overview.

From all of us at Casey to all of you and your loved ones, we wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.
12/18/2024

From all of us at Casey to all of you and your loved ones, we wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

If families facing a dependency petition have legal representation beforehand, this can go a long way toward helping sta...
12/09/2024

If families facing a dependency petition have legal representation beforehand, this can go a long way toward helping stabilize them and enabling children to remain safely at home. While more research is needed, existing evaluations show promise, with some programs demonstrating nearly 100% prevention of foster care entries.

Learn more about how pre-petition legal representation can help strengthen families and keep them together.

Preventive legal representation is an effective upstream intervention that can help families keep children safely at home and out of foster care. Learn more.

Most children involved with the child welfare system have experienced trauma. Even worse, this trauma is sometimes exace...
12/03/2024

Most children involved with the child welfare system have experienced trauma. Even worse, this trauma is sometimes exacerbated by the actions of child protection agencies. Early, effective trauma treatment is essential to prevent lasting harm.

Child protection agencies should follow a series of key principles when providing trauma-informed, healing-centered services to youth.

Native American Heritage Month is a great time to examine the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to tribe...
11/25/2024

Native American Heritage Month is a great time to examine the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to tribes. To see this from the point of view of the largest tribal nation in the U.S., the Navajo Nation, we interviewed then-President Jonathan Nez on what ICWA means to them.

Jonathan Nez, Navajo Nation president, reflects on the Indian Child Welfare Act and its contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children and families.

Hear insights from youth and young adults about the importance of engaging with youth, listening to youth voices, and ex...
11/21/2024

Hear insights from youth and young adults about the importance of engaging with youth, listening to youth voices, and exploring why family matters to them. This webinar, “Youth Voices: Why Family Matters,” also shares information to help child welfare professionals engage effectively with youth on planning for adoption, and it provides information about resources and materials that can support your efforts in achieving adoption for older youth.

The 2019 National Adoption Month webinar, a collaboration of AdoptUSKids and Child Welfare Information Gateway, on behalf of the Children’s Bureau, focusing ...

Casey Family Programs' President and CEO, Dr. William C. Bell, was recognized by The New York Society for the Prevention...
11/18/2024

Casey Family Programs' President and CEO, Dr. William C. Bell, was recognized by The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) at their annual Fall Gala on November 14. According to the NYSPCC, Dr. Bell received this honor for his legacy in transforming social services and his tireless advocacy on behalf of children and families. Our thanks to the NYSPCC for their vital work with vulnerable children, and for this award for our CEO.

Can child protection agencies partner to address behavioral health? If so, how? From our recent issue brief: “Ideally, c...
11/12/2024

Can child protection agencies partner to address behavioral health? If so, how?

From our recent issue brief: “Ideally, child welfare leaders will come to the table in partnership with behavioral health, Medicaid, and juvenile justice to advance a system of care approach that meets the needs of children and families early and in the least restrictive way possible.” Read the full brief:

In this brief, explore how child protection can address the behavioral health needs of children and partner to build holistic approaches to prevention.

11/04/2024

November is National Adoption Month. Each year, Child Welfare Information Gateway publishes a great website with information and resources for the public as well as child welfare agencies and professionals. Check it out at https://www.childwelfare.gov/adoptionmonth

11/01/2024

National Adoption Month statement from Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston: "When we think about connection, we should view it through the lens of a kin-first culture and promote young people's relationships with relatives, their communities, and those who share their racial and ethnic identities."

How can individuals with direct experience of child welfare help to reform the system? IFOSTER conducted a national surv...
10/21/2024

How can individuals with direct experience of child welfare help to reform the system? IFOSTER conducted a national survey to better understand the perspectives of young adults with experience in foster care. Here’s what they said.

This research report summary outlines survey findings of young adults, caregivers, and caseworkers on meeting the needs of youth exiting foster care. 2

Is your agency considering employing youth peer mentors? Parent peer mentorship is a recognized therapeutic model that’s...
10/15/2024

Is your agency considering employing youth peer mentors? Parent peer mentorship is a recognized therapeutic model that’s been around for some time. While some principles of effective parent partnership also apply to youth mentorship, the unique developmental needs of youth require special considerations, particularly concerning hiring, training, supervision, and professional development.

Understand the benefits of employing youth peer mentors to support young people impacted by the child welfare system.

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What does it look like when children who are separated from their parents can live with someone they know and love? In conjunction with our report, “A Season of Hope: Growing the Role of Families,” we invite you to watch our new companion video that digs deeper into the powerful impact of kinship care on children and families. You’ll hear how important it is to keep family connections, and you’ll learn how child welfare systems and community organizations have prioritized a kin-first culture that leads to better outcomes. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/40AVQnC

What is a well-functioning child protection agency?
What is a well-functioning child protection agency?

Child development research and data consistently show that children are better off when they can stay connected to family. Child protection agencies should do all they can to ensure children are never removed from their families for non-safety related concerns. Last year Casey published a white paper and hosted a webinar outlining the purpose and responsibilities of a well-functioning child protection agency. Those resources are available on our website: https://bit.ly/42OyI3x

Charles and Regina Harris are HOPE
Charles and Regina Harris are HOPE

Deadline tomorrow! Wednesday, July 24 (at 5 p.m. PDT) is the deadline to nominate someone for a 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Award. If you know any alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers or resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare, consider nominating them for this national award. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://bit.ly/4b71XCw

Christina Romero is HOPE
Christina Romero is HOPE

TWO WEEKS. That’s how long you have left to nominate someone for a 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Award. Know any alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers or resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare? Consider nominating them for this honor. Deadline is Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. PDT. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://bit.ly/4b71XCw

Churmell Mitchell is HOPE
Churmell Mitchell is HOPE

Everyday heroes are all around you — here's your chance to help them get the recognition they deserve. Casey Family Programs is still accepting nominations for the 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Awards. This annual honor is given to recognize alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers and resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. PDT. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://bit.ly/4b71XCw

Veronica Krupnick is HOPE
Veronica Krupnick is HOPE

Who inspires you? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Casey Excellence for Children Awards, and we need your help finding outstanding advocates. Nominations close Wednesday, July 24, 2024. If you know someone who’s making a difference for those impacted by the child welfare system, we’d love to hear about them! Nominate an alum of foster care, a birth parent, a kinship caregiver or a resource parent who has demonstrated extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare. Learn more and nominate here: https://bit.ly/4b71XCw

Building blocks for a kin-first culture
Building blocks for a kin-first culture

“A kin-first culture prioritizes young people’s connections with kin or chosen family to promote a sense of belonging and connection to family history and culture. When the decision is made to remove a child from their home, kin should be the first option for placement.” How do you advance a “kin-first culture” at your agency? Our “Ending the Need for Group Placements” learning exchange includes three short videos that address this topic. https://bit.ly/3dROG8B

Tecoria Jones, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient
Tecoria Jones, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient

Deadline tomorrow! Wednesday, July 26 (at 5 p.m. PDT) is the deadline to nominate someone for a 2024 Casey Excellence for Children Award. If you know any alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers or resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare, consider nominating them for this award. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://www.casey.org/ceca

Roger De Leon, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient
Roger De Leon, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient

Do you know an inspiring birth father like Roger? Someone who was involved in the child welfare system and who now uses their experience to improve the system for others? There’s still time to nominate someone who inspires you for a 2024 Casey Excellence for Children Award. Each year Casey Family Programs honors birth fathers, birth mothers, alumni of foster care, kinship caregivers and resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. PDT. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://www.casey.org/ceca

Sixto Cancel, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient
Sixto Cancel, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient

Have you nominated your hero yet? Just 2 weeks left to nominate someone for a 2024 Casey Excellence for Children Award. Know any alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers or resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare? Consider nominating them for this honor. Deadline is Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. PDT. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://www.casey.org/ceca

Roger De Leon, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient
Roger De Leon, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient

Have you nominated a hero yet? There’s still time to nominate someone who inspires you for a 2024 Casey Excellence for Children Award. Each year Casey Family Programs honors alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers and resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. PDT. Learn more about the awards and nominate someone deserving: https://www.casey.org/ceca

Gail Engel, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient
Gail Engel, Casey Excellence for Children Award recipient

Who inspires you? Nominations are still open for the 2024 Casey Excellence for Children Awards. Help us honor alumni of foster care, birth parents, kinship caregivers or resource parents who have made extraordinary efforts on behalf of those involved in child welfare. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. PDT. Learn more about the awards and submit your nominations: https://www.casey.org/ceca

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Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation whose work is focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building communities of hope for all of America’s children and families. We work in partnership with child welfare systems, families and communities across the nation to prevent child abuse and neglect and to find safe, permanent and loving families for all children. We believe every child deserves a family of their own and a community of hope.