Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Building Communities of Hope for Children and Families
Founded in 1966, Casey Family Programs operates as a national operating foundation dedicated to improving the well-being of children, families, and communities by preventing the need for foster care. Our mission centers on creating safe, supportive environments for children through evidence-based strategies, community partnerships, and policy advocacy. We provide free consulting services to child welfare systems, deliver direct services to families, conduct research, and develop public policy resources grounded in data and lived experience. Our work spans all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 16 tribal nations, emphasizing equity, innovation, and collaboration. We prioritize diversity, equity, and anti-racism in all initiatives, striving to dismantle systemic barriers that impact vulnerable populations.Our approach integrates trauma-informed care, kinship support, and community-driven solutions to foster long-term stability. With over $2.9 billion invested since inception, we remain committed to building Communities of Hope where children and families thrive. Our leadership team, guided by Jim Caseys legacy, combines decades of expertise in child welfare, public policy, and systems change to drive measurable impact. We maintain offices in nine U.S. states and collaborate with local stakeholders to tailor solutions to regional needs. Transparency, stewardship, and accountability underpin our operations, ensuring sustainable progress for future generations.
Services
Consulting
Direct Services
Public Policy
Research
Foster Care
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We operate in all 50 U.S. states and tribal nations with evidence-based child welfare expertise.
- Our services are provided free of charge to communities and child welfare systems.
- We integrate lived experience and data to drive systemic, equitable reforms.
- Over 55 years of experience shaping national child safety and family support policies.
- We maintain a trauma-informed, community-centered approach to foster care prevention.
Services
Consulting
We offer strategic, no-cost consultation to child welfare systems and tribes nationwide. Our experts collaborate on policy development, system integration, and trauma-informed practices. Services focus on equity, prevention, and sustainable reforms to reduce foster care reliance.
Direct Services
We deliver foster care and family support services emphasizing safety, stability, and healing. Initiatives include kinship care, trauma response, and community-based interventions to strengthen family resilience and child well-being.
Public Policy
Our nonpartisan policy work informs legislation through data-driven research and lived experience. We develop resources for policymakers to implement equitable child welfare reforms, prioritizing prevention and systemic accountability.
Research
We conduct rigorous studies to evaluate child welfare practices and outcomes. Findings guide decision-making, improve service delivery, and support evidence-based policies that enhance family and community well-being.
Community Building
Our Communities of Hope initiative empowers local leaders to create family-supportive environments. Programs focus on racial equity, resource access, and collaborative networks to prevent child welfare system involvement.
People
Dr. William C. Bell
President and CEO
Dr. Bell leads Casey Family Programs with a focus on equity and child welfare reform. He champions trauma-informed practices and systemic change, drawing on decades of experience in public service and nonprofit leadership.
Jim Casey
Founder
Jim Casey established the organization in 1966, driven by his belief that every child deserves a safe family. His legacy emphasizes community-driven solutions and long-term investments in child well-being.
Questions
What is Casey Family Programs' primary mission?
We work to prevent foster care by strengthening child safety, family stability, and community support systems through consulting, research, and direct services.
Do you provide services outside the continental U.S.?
Yes, we operate in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 16 tribal nations, adapting our approach to local cultural and systemic contexts.
How can communities access your consulting services?
Our consulting services are available at no cost to child welfare systems and tribes through direct partnership agreements and collaborative planning.
What role does research play in your work?
Research informs all our initiatives, guiding policy decisions, evaluating program effectiveness, and identifying evidence-based practices to improve child and family outcomes.
How can individuals support your mission?
Individuals can become foster parents, volunteer locally, or advocate for policy changes. Visit our website to explore specific opportunities aligned with your skills and interests.
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