HRC's Ellen Kahn Talks Better Services for LGBTQ Youth in Care Ellen Kahn, of the Human Rights Coalition, discusses the challenges LGBTQ youth face in foster care and how agencies can better support them. Read More
Helping Funders Build Evidence for Two-Generation Approaches A new Casey report supports funders in advancing two-generation approaches for parents and children, emphasizing research and impact. 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
Program Builds Results-Based Approach into Human-Services Work and Coursework Randy Nelson found the tools he needed to teach racial equity in juvenile justice with Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA). Learn more. Read More
Eight Strategies for Funding the Implementation of Child Welfare Programs A new Casey brief helps child welfare leaders fund, implement and sustain effective evidence-based programs. Learn more. Read More
Nearly Half of America’s Poor Are Younger Than Age 25 In 2016, 44.3 million individuals in the United States lived in poverty. Nearly half of these individuals were between the ages of 0 and 24. Read More
Poverty Rate for Latino Kids Hits Pre-recession Level The prevalence of poverty among America’s Latino children has returned to a pre-recession rate — 28%. Read More
Rate of Kids Without Health Insurance Hits New Low Rates for children without health insurance fell from 8% in 2010 to 4% in 2016, but disparities by race, income and geography remain. Read More
Health Care for Every Child All children deserve quality health care. Casey urges policymakers to protect health access for kids and families. Learn more. 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
