Juvenile Justice Video Explains Ways to Elevate Care for Youth in Custody A video outlines eight ways for juvenile justice systems to elevate the standard of care for youth in custody — while working toward greater change. Read More
New Tool Kit Helps Leaders Communicate the Benefits of Family First Law A Casey-developed tool kit helps child welfare leaders talk about how the Family First Prevention Services Act can improve outcomes for kids and families. Read More
Why Income Inequality Hurts Kids and Families The American Dream is fading as opportunity now depends more on family wealth than hard work, making upward mobility harder to achieve. Learn more. Read More
How Policymakers Can Address the Youth Debt Crisis Explore the harmful effects of debt on young adults in the United States and review policy recommendations to reduce debt burdens. Read More
Five Things to Know About the New Juvenile Justice Act Casey outlines five changes in the new version of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act that practitioners should understand. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Remain Low, But Releases Stall Despite COVID-19 A survey of juvenile justice agencies in 33 states found that COVID-19 slowed youth releases, leaving many still in confinement. Learn more. Read More
Supporting English Language Learners A growing number of children live in immigrant families in the U.S. This post offers resources for English language learners and their families. Read More
How Many Kids in the United States Are Living in Poverty? Across the U.S., 14.1 million kids live in poverty, with nearly 45% — about 6.2 million in total — living in extreme poverty. Learn more facts and stats. Read More
Nominations and Application Open for 2025–2027 Casey Children and Family Fellowship The Casey Foundation is seeking nominations and applications for its Children and Family Fellowship®. Learn more about the program and how to participate. Read More
Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 Affirms Protections for Young People New federal juvenile justice legislation reaffirms and strengthens key protections for young people exposed to the juvenile justice system. Read More
