Speeches & Perspectives
Remarks of Douglas W. Nelson, President and CEO, the Annie E. Casey Foundation to the Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Washington, DC - July 17, 2008
President and CEO Douglas W. Nelson appeared on Capitol Hill to present this testimony to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support on the urgent need for a new federal standard to measure poverty in America. Nelson was invited by subcommittee chair Rep. James McDermott (D-WA) to testify on the reasons that the current measure does not reflect the real needs of today’s low-income families and to urge Congress to adopt a new measure of poverty that provides a more accurate statistical portrait of economically struggling Americans. Nelson's full Testimony to the Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support s also available for download. The video is available on YouTube.
Remarks of Douglas W. Nelson at the 2008 National Convening on Youth Permanence in Washington, DC -- May 1, 2008
Annie E. Casey Foundation President and CEO Douglas W. Nelson addressed more than 600 child welfare professionals, youth, and parents at the 2008 National Convening on Youth Permanence in Washington, DC. These remarks outline the need for improving child welfare practice to ensure that all children and youth in foster care have a lifelong connection to a caring, permanent family.
Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson at the Community Conversations Breakfast, Hopkins Club – March 6, 2008
Annie E. Casey Foundation President and CEO Douglas W. Nelson spoke before a Baltimore audience of community and civic leaders earlier this year. His focus was on the Foundation’s work to help disadvantaged kids since its arrival in Baltimore in 1994 and the value of partnerships in revitalizing the East Baltimore neighborhood.
Baltimore Sun Publishes Doug Nelson Op-Ed on Fixing Foster Care in Maryland
The November 29th issue of the Baltimore Sun featured an op-ed by Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson. In “Fixing foster care in Maryland,” Nelson addresses issues raised in the Sun’s recent coverage of foster care reform and discusses Casey’s point of view on improving Maryland’s child welfare system. Read the article >>
Welcome Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson at Launch of Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity initiative – October 30, 2007
Annie E. Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson delivered the welcome remarks at a major foundation initiative that moves the issues of poverty and opportunity to center stage during the 2008 Presidential campaign. The initiative is supported by Casey, the Eos Foundation, and other major foundations. Read the article or visit the Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity website for more information.
Counting What Counts - August 29, 2007
Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson notes in this commentary, published by the Washington Times, how the current poverty threshold underestimates what it takes to raise a child and that adopting a new measure of poverty would provide a more realistic assessment of families' genuine economic needs and circumstances. To arrange an interview with Mr. Nelson, please contact Marci Bransdorf at 410.223.2852.
Introductory Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson at the Center for Working Families Conference -- December 7, 2006
Last December, Casey Foundation President Doug Nelson delivered remarks that opened a two-day conference that examined the Center for Working Families (CWF) approach to moving low-income families to work and wealth. The remarks focus on why the Centers matter and how their employment, income supports, and wealth-building strategies benefit low-wage workers.
Closing Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson at the 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner for the National Council on Crime and Delinquency - November 9, 2006
Annie E. Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson delivered the closing remarks at the centennial celebration of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency on October 20, 2006 in New York City. His focus was on the goals for improving juvenile justice and child welfare in the next generation.
Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson at the Public Policy Briefing at the Families for Life: 2006 National Convening on Youth Permanence – September 13, 2006
Annie E. Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson welcomed attendees at the public policy briefing session at the 2006 National Convening on Youth Permanence held in Washington, D.C. The Convening was attended by over 450 child welfare advocates and practitioners, policy makers, and youth and families involved with the foster care system.
Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson on Sending Money Home: Remittances and Transnational Families – May 12, 2006
Annie E. Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson delivered remarks at the Multilateral Investment Funds/Inter-American Bank Conference in Collaboration with the Casey Foundation. His focus was on the Foundation’s commitment to pursuing strategies that strengthen vulnerable families, including immigrant families, and how this has led us to a deeper appreciation of remittance practices, policies, and market issues.
Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson at the PRI Makers Network Conference - January 20, 2006
Annie E. Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson was the closing plenary keynote speaker on “Program Related Investments Looking Forward.” His remarks were given on January 20, 2006, at Stanford University.
Remarks Made by Douglas W. Nelson at the Annual Meeting of the National Conference of State Legislatures - August 18, 2005
Annie E. Casey Foundation President Douglas W. Nelson briefed state legislators, staff, and members of the media on approaches to help vulnerable families overcome barriers to work at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) annual meeting in Seattle, Washington on August 18.
Remarks Made by Douglas W. Nelson at the 2005 Baltimore Leadership in Action Program Event - March 28, 2005
The Baltimore Leadership in Action Program (B-LAP) launched the Five-Year Action Plan for Achieving School Readiness, a comprehensive plan that, when implemented, will put Baltimore City on the road to making real and measurable gains in the school readiness of its youngest children, from birth to age five.
Remarks by Douglas W. Nelson on Data Collection and Evaluation - March 9, 2005
One of the most-requested areas for information that the Foundation receives concerns its use of data collection and evaluation for investments and program initiatives. In March 2005, Doug Nelson gave a presentation at the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University that describes how this commitment began with founder Jim Casey and how it carries through all aspects of the Foundation’s work on behalf of kids and families.
Women and Children First - January 8, 2005
Senior Associate Michael C. Laracy adds to the debate about the future of Social Security with this commentary, published by the New York Times, that looks at the role of Social Security as a life and disability insurance program and the millions of children depending on that benefit. To arrange an interview with Michael Laracy, please contact Marci Bransdorf at 410.223.2852.