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
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
Young Parents Face Daily Challenges, Says New Report Young parents face daily hurdles — from finding child care to pursuing education and jobs — according to a study funded by the Casey Foundation. Read More
American Indian Kids Face Some of the Greatest Challenges to Success American Indian kids are struggling to access paths to opportunity, according to the Casey Foundation’s recently released Race for Results report. Read More
First-of-its-Kind Data Track Troubling Outcomes of Youth Transitioning From Foster Care Fostering Youth Transitions highlights the most comprehensive dataset to assess how youth fare as they transition from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Helping Young Parents Succeed in College and Life This post looks at America's young student parents. It examines who they are, where they struggle, and what supports and services they need to succeed. Read More
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
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
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
