Blog Archive

Record Coverage for Kids: 95% of U.S. Children Have Health Insurance

The percentage of kids without health insurance has hit a historic low. Just 5% of U.S. kids lack medical insurance coverage, according to new data.

Minnesota Hits No. 1

Minnesota tops the 2015 KIDS COUNT chart in child well-being.

Proposals Sought for 2017 JDAI Inter-Site Conference

The Foundation is accepting workshop proposals through January 20, 2017 for its 23rd Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Inter-Site Conference.

Code for America Honors Casebook for Innovating Government Technology

Code for America recently honored Case Commons with its inaugural Code for America Technology Award presented at the 2015 Code for America Summit.

Equity-Focused Leadership Program in Atlanta Continues to Strengthen Neighborhoods

An equity-focused leadership program in Atlanta has created a network of residents who continue to strengthen local neighborhoods.

The White House and Experts Explore Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials

RCTs offer strong evidence on what works, but they’re costly. Learn how Casey and others are finding affordable ways to run them.

Why We’re Expanding JDAI’s Focus

Bart Lubow explains why the Annie E. Casey Foundation is working to reduce the nation's overreliance on juvenile confinement.

How Court Oversight Can Support Normalcy and Youth Engagement for Youth in Foster Care

Court practices help shape how child welfare systems apply key parts of the Sex Trafficking and Families Act by setting clear standards and expectations.

Child Poverty Still Falling — and Close to Pre-Recession Rate

The latest data indicate that 19% of U.S. kids are now living in poverty. This translates to 14 million kids across the country growing up poor in 2016.