Blog Archive

Nation’s Teen Birth Rate Hits Record Low

In 2015, the U.S. teen birth rate dropped to an all-time low of 22 births per 1,000 teen girls — versus 60 births per 1,000 girls in 1990. Learn more.

New Study: The “Adultification” of Black Girls

Why are Black girls treated more harshly by schools and systems than white girls? A new study says the “adultification” of Black girls is at fault.

Leading the Way: Colorado Makes Kinship Care a Priority for Kids in Foster Care

From 2003 to 2016, Colorado cut residential placements by 65% and nearly doubled kinship care — thanks to research and Casey Foundation support.

Program in King County, Wash., Offers Respite for Youth Involved in Domestic Violence Crises

King County’s FIRS program, launched in 2016, provides respite care and crisis services for youth and families in domestic violence cases. Read more.

Craving Opportunity: Baltimore Youth Describe What They Need For a Better Future

A new report shares insights from interviews with Baltimore youth about their experiences following the city’s 2015 unrest after Freddie Gray’s death.

Prosecutors Lead the Way for Domestic Violence Detention Alternatives in King County

King County, WA, launched a new diversion program offering crisis services and respite care for youth in family-related domestic violence cases.

Improving Child Welfare Practice With the Power of Adolescent Brain Development

Too many young adults leave foster care without the opportunities needed to succeed. A new report shows how caregivers can help these young people thrive.

New Resources: Developing an Infrastructure for Two-Generation Work

A Casey webinar discussed a new brief that examines how seven sites across the country are evolving to address parent and child needs at the same time.

A New Approach for Aiding Child Welfare Workers Has Surprising Roots: The Boxing Ring

The Casey Foundation explores how child welfare workers may benefit from training that helps professionals make strategic decisions in high-stakes jobs.

New Webinar to Look Deeper at JDAI Results Data

In a new webinar from the Casey Foundation, experts walk through the data featured in JDAI at 25: Insights From the Annual Results Reports. Watch now.