Blog Archive

Prosecutors Lead the Way for Domestic Violence Detention Alternatives in King County

King County, WA, launched a new diversion program offering crisis services and respite care for youth in family-related domestic violence cases.

Nation’s Teen Birth Rate Hits Record Low

In 2015, the U.S. teen birth rate dropped to an all-time low of 22 births per 1,000 teen girls — versus 60 births per 1,000 girls in 1990. Learn more.

KIDS COUNT Network Deepens Strategies for Combating Racial Inequities

At a retreat in Atlanta, Rev. William Barber urged 150+ child advocates to make racial equity in child well-being a universal priority. Read more.

KIDS COUNT Webinar Recording: Creating Opportunity for Families

The Casey Foundation’s Nov. 12 webinar highlighted how sectors can help 10 million low-income U.S. families with young kids escape poverty and thrive.

New Federal Policies Could Reduce Racial Wealth Gap While Helping Families Build Savings

The Annie E. Casey Foundation recommends federal policy changes to narrow the wide gap in savings between white families and families of color.

Sending Parents Back to Class — and Down a Brighter Career Path

Arkansas helps parents attend college through federal TANF funds, boosting family income and lifting more households out of poverty statewide. Learn more.

Nebraska Receives $1 Million Grant to End Multigeneration Involvement in Foster Care

In Nebraska, 48% of young kids with foster experience have a parent who did too. Help is on the way to break this cycle. Learn more.

Keeping Systems Accountable and Young People Engaged

The Strengthening Families Act helps foster youth by promoting normalcy and improving child welfare practices through stronger legal enforcement.

Economic Opportunity in Rural Communities

More than 25% of kids in rural areas live in poverty — a much higher rate than in the suburbs. Learn how Casey connects rural families to opportunities.