Casey Works to Make Evidence-Based Practice the Norm Learn how the Casey Foundation drives evidence-based practice in child welfare, system reform, and health and well-being. Read More
Nate Balis on Supporting Young People in the Juvenile Justice System Nate Balis, director of Casey’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, discussed system reform on a podcast from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Read More
"Illinois Youth Advisory Board Gives Me a Voice that Counts," Says Ja'Vaune At 20, Ja'Vaune Jackson shares his insights on reform as a Youth Advisory Board Member after 8 years in the juvenile justice system. Learn more. Read More
Fresh Strategies for Creating Jobs at Big Ideas for Jobs Big Ideas for Jobs shares expert proposals to boost sustainable jobs through federal policy, industry innovation and entrepreneurship. Learn more. Read More
National Foster Care Month 2020: 8 in 10 Children in Care Are Placed With Families The KIDS COUNT Data Center has updated 26 indicators on America's kids and youth in foster care. Explore the data. Read More
One in Five American Kids Speak a Language Other Than English at Home In the U.S., one in five children — nearly 12 million kids — speak a language other than English at home, which research shows is beneficial for children. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Names 13 Young Fellows The Casey Foundation named 13 new Jim Casey Young Fellows to lead efforts improving outcomes for youth transitioning from foster care. Learn more. Read More
How Two JDAI Sites Are Accelerating Youth Justice Reforms During the Pandemic In response to COVID-19, juvenile justice systems reduced the use of unnecessary youth confinement — an outcome long advocated for by the Casey Foundation. Read More
Promoting Student Safety With Police-Free Schools A new blueprint aims to eliminate school policing practices that disproportionately harm students of color. Learn more. Read More
Strengthening the Federal Infrastructure for Evidence-based Policymaking A new report gives a blueprint for building a strong infrastructure that promotes the use of evidence and research during the federal policymaking process. Read More
