Who Are Opportunity Youth? The term "opportunity youth" refers to youth who are neither in school nor working. Get the latest data on this demographic. Read More
On the Frontline: Improving Child Protective Services Investigations The Casey Foundation launches On the Frontline — a multiyear effort to improve child protective services in selected jurisdictions across the country. Read More
Strategies for Youth Engagement The Casey Foundation shares ways for organizations to effectively engage youth. Explore the strategies. Read More
First-of-its-Kind Data Track Troubling Outcomes of Youth Transitioning From Foster Care Fostering Youth Transitions highlights the most comprehensive dataset ever collected to assess how youth fare as they transition from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Education and the Model Minority Myth The model minority myth can have damaging effects on Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander kids. See how data counters this stereotype. Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Children Are Not a Monolith Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Child Poverty and Economic Well-Being Education and the Model Minority Myth Mental Health and Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth The Adverse Effects of Racial Discrimination on Asian American Kids Read More
Self-Care Skills and Strategies for Foster Parents Like the children in their care, kin and foster parents need to find ways of experiencing strong feelings without becoming overwhelmed. They must also take care of themselves — physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. Read More
Low Reading Scores Show Majority of U.S. Children Not Prepared for Future Success A KIDS COUNT data snapshot finds that 80% of lower-income fourth graders and 66% of all kids are not reading proficiently. Reading on grade level by the end of third grade is a key predictor of a student’s future educational and economic success. Read More
Eight Expert Conversations on Building Equity Into Implementation A virtual series presents eight conversations on advancing equity when implementing programs aimed at supporting kids, youth and families. Read More
Annie E. Casey Foundation CEO Calls for States to Close ‘Youth Prisons’ As a new report finds secure facilities inherently flawed and dangerous, Casey Foundation President & CEO Patrick McCarthy calls for them to be replaced with strategies that promote youth development. Read More
Report Details Barriers Faced by Students at HBCUs Many HBCUs struggle with lack of investment, dwindling enrollment and fallout from the pandemic. A new report sheds light on these issues — and shares recommendations to address them. Read More
