Casey Family Programs is an independent non-profit private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Established in 1996 by Jim Casey, the foundation primarily focuses on foster care and improving the child welfare system in the United States. Its mission is to provide, improve, and ultimately prevent the need for foster care. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of trustees.Casey Family Programs' investment portfolio is valued at $2.4 billion, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, oil & gas, hedge funds, real estate, and cash.