Blog Archive

Four Compelling Reasons to Use Racial Equity Impact Assessments for Policy Decisions

A new case study highlights how REIA tools help leaders and advocates craft race-conscious policies and advance equity through data-driven decisions.

Connecticut Is the First State in Nation to Eliminate Youth Prison Model

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has announced the closure of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School, the state’s large juvenile corrections facility.

Better Help for Systems-Involved Kids After Natural Disasters

Child Trends will create a toolkit to help public systems address disaster-related trauma in systems-involved youth over the next two years. Read more.

Nation Shifts Away From Costly, Unnecessary Confinement

Since 2007, the rate at which youth are placed in juvenile detention and residential facilities has steadily declined — falling 44% nationwide.

Preschool Programs Out of Reach for Some Kids of Color and Low-Income Families

KIDS COUNT Data Center offers new information about preschool enrollment.

To Do Better by Kids, Build a Bigger Bench of Loving, Caring, Supportive Adults

National Foster Care Month highlights the critical role of foster parents, kinship caregivers, mentors and others. Learn how Casey is doing its part.

U.S. Child Poverty Rate Reaches Prerecession Level

The nation’s child poverty rate fell to 18% in 2017. See how this rate has changed over time.

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Young Immigrants

This session spotlights a community-led, non-clinical approach to supporting mental health in Latino communities. Watch the webinar.

Child Poverty Declines After Peaking in 2011

After the Great Recession, child poverty peaked at 23% in 2011, then declined — reaching a five-year low in 2015 when 1 in 5 children lived in poverty.