Blog Archive

May Is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month, a chance to honor kids and families in foster care and the many supporters who help them succeed. Learn more.

Making Public Systems Work Better for Immigrant Families

A new report explores how kids in immigrant families interact with U.S. child welfare and justice systems — and offers ways to improve those responses.

Derek Douglas on How the University of Chicago Supports Local Kids and Families

Anchor institutions can boost local economies. Derek Douglas shares how they can also better support kids and families in the communities they serve.

Which Kids Run the Greatest Risk of Multiple Adverse Experiences?

In 2015-2016, 22% of children in the United States had multiple adverse experiences.

More than 20% of U.S. Kids Have Not Had Preventative Dental Care

Healthy teeth support kids’ self-esteem, nutrition and health — but the chance of having excellent dental health varies widely across the country.

Unsafe Communities a Reality for Millions of U.S. Kids

In 2015-2016, 6% of children — 4.4 million kids total — lived in communities felt unsafe by their parents.

More Than 3 Million Students Have Repeated a Grade

In 2015-2016, 7% of kids nationwide had been held back at least once in school.

Helping Schools Support Social-Emotional Learning With Evidence-Based Programs

A Casey Foundation brief shares nine ways schools can implement and sustain evidence-based Social-Emotional Learning programs for their students.

Report: Philanthropy Must Invest in Grassroots Movements in Atlanta

Grassroots groups and local leaders are tackling Atlanta’s racial wealth gap, but more philanthropic support is needed, a new report finds. Read more.