More Kids Living in Low-Income Families Today Than Before Recession Research shows poverty harms child development. Today, 31 million kids — 43% of U.S. children — live in low-income families. Learn more. Read More
The American Household: Many Are Led by Parents With Low Education Levels Parents with more education tend to have stable finances and kids who thrive in school — highlighting the link between education and child success. Read More
Foundation Seeks Applicants for Juvenile Justice Youth Advisory Council The Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group seeks new members for its Youth Advisory Council. Apply by 11:59 p.m. EST, Friday, January 20, 2017. Read More
Using Evidence-Based Practices to Help Students Succeed Against the Odds In West Virginia, a Casey-backed mentoring program uses evidence-based practices to help underserved students earn advanced STEM degrees. Learn more. Read More
Reading Scores in 2019: States Not Doing Right by Kids in Title I Schools New data indicates that 49% of fourth-graders in non-Title I schools scored below proficient in reading. Explore the results. Read More
Review Highlights Research, Policy and Practices to Best Serve LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care Casey released a new literature review to help child welfare agencies better support LGBTQ youth using research and practical guidance. Learn more. Read More
Reports on Youth Incarceration and Parents’ Insights During COVID-19 Reports share insights from families of youth in custody during COVID-19. Read ways to reduce youth incarceration during the pandemic. Read More
Former Casey Youth Council Member Appointed to Virginia’s Juvenile Justice Board Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has appointed a former Casey Foundation youth partnership consultant to Va.’s Board of Juvenile Justice. Read more. Read More
Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent Learn about how to become a foster or adoptive parent in your state. Read More
Social Investing Expands Reach of Philanthropy Learn about Casey's former president and CEO, Doug Nelson, and his passionate advocacy for social investment during his 20 years of leadership. Read More
