Low Reading Scores Show Majority of U.S. Children Not Prepared for Future Success Eighty percent of low-income fourth-graders and 66% of all kids aren’t reading proficiently, which is key to future educational and economic success. Read More
The Child Tax Credit and Payments to Parents and Caregivers The expanded federal child tax credit will begin direct payments to parents on July 15, 2021. Learn more about these payments to parents and caregivers. Read More
City Accelerator Grant Aims to Strengthen Small Businesses in Southwest Atlanta Atlanta was selected for a $100K City Accelerator grant to boost local businesses and jobs, helping strengthen communities of color nationwide. Read more. Read More
U.S. States See Progress, Setbacks in Child Well-Being in 2025 Report The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book measures child well-being across four domains using 16 key indicators. Explore the full report. Read More
Housing Instability for Young People and Families: New Data, Longstanding Inequities The Casey Foundation is committed to leveraging its resources toward advancing housing equity and improving outcomes for kids and families. Learn more. Read More
Thriving Families, Safer Children Embraces a Public Health Approach to System Reform A national initiative offering support to parents aims to help families avoid child welfare system involvement. Learn more about the approach. Read More
National Academies: Adolescent Science Should Transform Systems Youth systems lack support for teens transitioning to adulthood, says a Casey-backed report on adolescent brain research. Learn more. Read More
Results-Based Leadership Video: Resolving Differences Using the "Circle of Conflict" A Foundation video uses a circle graph to explain conflict types and how identifying them can help partners resolve issues and keep work moving forward. Read More
Casey Awards $2.1 Million in Grants to 21 Organizations That Advance State Policy Solutions The Casey Foundation awarded $100,000 grants to 21 organizations that educate lawmakers about the needs of kids and families. Learn more. 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
