Blog Archive

Momentum Builds to End Youth Homelessness in Maryland

After months of advocacy, Youth Empowered Society celebrates a win: Maryland passed the Ending Youth Homelessness Act of 2018. Learn more.

How Medicaid Can Help Child Welfare Systems Meet Kids’ Needs

A new Medicaid primer gives practical tips to help child welfare leaders and agencies better meet kids’ behavioral health needs. Learn more.

Five Questions with Casey: Paula Young on the Importance of Engaging Youth

Casey senior associate Paula Young works to develop partnerships with young leaders to improve well-being for youth transitioning from foster care.

States Speeding Up Adoption Wait Times

According to new data on the KIDS COUNT Data Center, kids are waiting less time to be adopted.

In 2012, More Kids Lived in Single-Parent Families

In 2012, 35% of children (24.7 million) lived in single-parent families. Learn more.

Casey President Lisa Hamilton Promotes Equity in Grant Making in New Interview

In a PEAK Grantmaking interview, Casey President & CEO Lisa Hamilton discusses why equity and inclusion must be central to organizations’ work.

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.

Developing an Infrastructure to Help Parents and Children Succeed Together

A Casey-hosted webinar focuses on the operational elements an organization needs to build a two-generation approach to serving kids and families.

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.

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.