Blog Archive

Implementing the Substance Use Disorder Provisions in Family First Act

Children and Family Futures hosted the webinar, Implementing the Substance Use Disorder Provisions of the Family First Prevention Services Act in 2020.

Casebook's Unique Features Garnering Attention and Awards

The final post in a four-part series highlights how the Casebook team brought this child welfare tracking tool to market to help improve outcomes for kids.

America’s Foster Care Population Grew for Third Straight Year

The nation’s foster care population has swelled to 428,000 children — its largest size since 2008, according to the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

Child and Teen Death Rates on the Decline

Since 1990, the mortality rate for American kids has declined 48% — to 24 deaths for every 100,000 children ages 1 to 19.

New Proposal Calls for Return on Investment in Federal Child Welfare Financing

The Casey Foundation and the Jim Casey Initiative proposed federal funding reforms to improve child welfare practices at a Capitol Hill briefing.

Strengthening Leadership in Promise Neighborhoods

A recent report explores how the Casey Foundation’s Results Count® framework helps federal Promise Neighborhoods grantees support kids and young adults.

Young Kids are a Large Portion of Maltreated Children in United States

In 2012, approximately 604,000 children experienced confirmed maltreatment (nine per 1,000 kids). Of these, 40% were younger than age 5.

New Lead Agency Helms Jim Casey Initiative’s Mississippi Site

Southern Christian Services now leads the Jim Casey Youth site in Mississippi, joining 17 other partners in the national youth network. Learn more.

Juvenile Probation Chiefs to Visit Pierce County, Washington

Juvenile probation chiefs will attend a site visit to Pierce County, Washington, a probation leader. Learn more.

Tips for Collaborating Across Sectors to Achieve Results

A new paper offers tips from leaders using collective impact to improve outcomes for kids, families and communities through multisector efforts. Read more.