Blog Archive

Five Questions with Casey: Bart Lubow and Reducing Reliance on Youth Detention

Bart Lubow, director of Casey’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, talks about reducing the reliance on secure detention for youth.

Lifelong Success Starts With Reading, Says New Report

A KIDS COUNT special report calls on the United States to make reading proficinetly by the end of third grade a national priority.

New Foster Care Data Show Progress in Placing Kids with Families

KIDS COUNT data snapshot suggests systems focus on reducing group care for children in foster care, while acknowledging progress in family placements.

Offering an Alternative to Police Arrests in Atlanta

A Casey-funded initiative in Atlanta diverts people away from police encounters by connecting them with resources. Learn more.

Ohio Extends Foster Care Services to Age 21

Ohio extended foster care to age 21, joining 23 states supporting youth transitions. A Place 4 Me played a key role in building support locally. Read more.

More than 20% of U.S. Kids Have Not Had Preventative Dental Care

Healthy teeth support kids’ self-esteem, nutrition and health — but the chance of having excellent dental health varies widely across the country.

Adapting the Model: Successful Two-Generation Program Sheds its Residential Approach

A new Casey-funded study raises key questions — and insights — about scaling two-generation programs for single moms and their children. Learn more.

Community Matters Highlights Baltimore Neighborhood's Innovative Approach to Development

A recent Community Matters webinar spotlights how East Baltimore’s Oliver community is reclaiming and reinvesting in its neighborhood from the ground up.

2012 National and State Data Profiles from the KIDS COUNT Data Book

National and state data profiles with indicators from the 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book.

An Innovative Training Program is Helping Atlantans Get — and Keep — Jobs

Emory researchers found Atlanta CareerRise outperformed traditional programs in helping people get hired, stay employed and boost earnings. Learn more.