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Number of Children in Foster Care Decreases but Critical Needs Go Unmet
April 30, 2010Every May, the National Foster Care Month Partnership shines a public light on the plight of children and youth in foster care. This year, despite a marked decrease in the total number of children in foster care – from more than a half million in 2007 to 463,000 at the end of 2008 – serious issues remain, especially for older youth in care.
President Obama Signs Proclamation of National Foster Care Month
April 30, 2010The White House has issued a proclamation, signed by President Obama, in recognition of the 463,000 children and youth in foster care and those who care for them.
Help Make Children Count Too
March 09, 2010Children have been undercounted in every census since the first one in 1790. The Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services is supporting the Census Bureau’s efforts to ensure that parents and child care providers count their babies and young children on their 2010 Census forms so all children can benefit tomorrow from community services.
Patrick T. McCarthy Named President/CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation
February 19, 2010The Annie E. Casey Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the election of Patrick T. McCarthy as Casey’s next president and chief executive officer. View the release for more details.
Annie E. Casey Foundation Announces Grants to Support Children and Families in Haiti
January 27, 2010The Annie E. Casey Foundation will award $150,000 in grants to four organizations working in Haiti following the devastating earthquake that occurred in that country on January 12, 2010.