1 in 10 Young Adults, 1 in 30 Kids Experience Homelessness Each Year "Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in America" calls for urgent action to address the homelessness crisis affecting millions of young people. Read More
Report: Children Make Up Smallest-Ever Share of U.S. Population Children accounted for just 22% of the country’s total population in 2020, an all-time low, according to an analysis released by Casey Foundation. Read More
Naomi Wadler on Raising Youth Voices and Youth Advocates Lisa Hamilton chats with Naomi Wilder, who captivated millions at age 11 by advocating against gun violence after a tragic school shooting. Read More
Every State Is Failing to Equip All Kids for Success, Especially Children of Color, Says New Report Race for Results identifies gaps in child well-being that persist in every state across race and ethnicity. Read the press release. Read More
Survey: Amid Pandemic, Youth Detention Population Fell 24% in One Month, Matching a Recent Seven-Year Period A survey of juvenile justice agencies found that the number of youth in secure detention centers fell 24% in March 2020. Learn more about the survey. Read More
Learn the Basics of Juvenile Justice This post collects blog posts, publications and resources meant to give readers an overview of juvenile justice. Review the resources. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care Find answers to common foster care questions, including requirements, payment, timelines and tips for navigating the challenges of fostering. Read More
Adoptions From Foster Care In 2021, over 113,754 kids were in foster care and awaiting adoption. Get the data details on these children. Read More
New Report Finds Many Families with Children Are Depressed, Uninsured, Hungry and at Risk of Foreclosure or Eviction A Casey Foundation report urges policy action as COVID-19 left millions struggling with finances, school, work and mental health. Learn more. Read More
What Is Implementation Science? Implementation science aims to understand the critical factors that ensure effective practices are carried out and sustained in typical service settings. Read More