Casey Family Programs

Casey Family Programs is proud to partner with Center for Health Care Strategies on a series of briefs on the collaboration among child welfare, Medicaid and Tribal health systems to provide crucial care for Tribal families across the country.

In our first brief, we look at how these systems intersect, laying the groundwork for effective cross-system collaboration that benefits American Indian and Alaska Native children and families. Read more: https://bit.ly/4faEGTY

Collaboration with Tribes – Casey Family Programs Learn how Tribal health improves through Medicaid and child welfare systems.

Child welfare work is complex and emotionally draining. Leadership, from supervisors to executive administrators, plays a key role in shaping the organizational culture that best supports the physical, psychological and social well-being of their staff.

A strong, stable child welfare workforce is important to staff morale, organizational functioning, and positive outcomes for the children and families being served. Read more to learn how leaders can model wellness practices and prioritize employee wellness agencywide to keep operations running smoothly and employees satisfied. https://bit.ly/4vdhJ8Q

Workplace Wellness – Casey Family Programs See how practicing wellness can help the child welfare workforce can promote positive outcomes

In 2005, nearly 500,000 children were in foster care. By 2024, that number had dropped to about 314,000, a 36% decrease. This represents hundreds of thousands of children who were able to remain with their families, stay in their schools and remain connected to their culture and communities.

Our 2026 Signature Report delves deeper into thinking about how safely reducing the need for foster care can lead to stronger families and healthier children. Explore the full report here: https://bit.ly/4wLdtzq

2026 Signature Report – Casey Family Programs Far fewer children live in foster care than 20 years ago. Learn more about progress toward child and family well-being in our 2026 Signature Report