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2025 Annual Results Report

Powerful stories from young people, families and advocates driving change in their communities underscore that lasting solutions come from those closest to the challenges.

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Childhood Trauma and the Prison Pipeline (live)

The Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline explores how severe childhood trauma can shape a young person's path into the adult criminal legal system, highlighting the experiences of more than 2,200 incarcerated individuals and the lasting impact of abuse, neglect, exploitation and instability.

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Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative Anniversary

September 29, 2026

For 25 years, the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative® has helped transform how our country supports young people with foster care experience as they transition to adulthoo...

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Using a Stage-Based Approach to Imple­ment the SOUL Fam­i­ly Frame­work

August 26, 2026

The guide outlines the four stages of SOUL Family implementation to help interested jurisdictions move forward. Order your copy.

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Advancing Youth-Adult Partnership: A Tool Kit for Shared Leadership Across Generations

July 30, 2026

Introducing a tool kit for creating and advancing youth-adult partnership. Learn how to assess readiness and build shared leadership across generations.

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Opportunity Passport

June 14, 2026

Opportunity Passport® is a financial education and matched savings program that helps young people moving from foster care to adulthood.

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2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book

June 8, 2026

Explore the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with child well-being state-level data in four areas: economic stability, education, health, and family/community support.

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The New Kids Count Index Methodology

June 4, 2026

This report explores how and why the Casey Foundation revised its KIDS COUNT index methodology. Learn about this updated approach.

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Childhood Trauma and the Prison Pipeline

May 31, 2026

This report explores how childhood trauma, abuse and neglect contribute to youth incarceration and the prosecution of children as adults. Learn more.

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Investing for Impact: A Decision-Making Tool

April 26, 2026

Learn how to evaluate impact investments using a proven framework that balances financial returns and social impact. Explore the tool.

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From Punishment to Prevention

April 24, 2026

The youth justice system can improve its handling of youth gun possession cases. Get practice recommendations.

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