Blog Archive

Employers Are Target of New Campaign to Add Young People to Workforce

Nearly 6 million young adults are out of school and seeking work. Forty percent of employers say a lack of skills among workers is the main reason for job vacancies, and two-thirds report difficulty filling open positions. A new Ad Council campaign encourages employers to take a different approach to hiring to help bridge that gap.

Reflecting on 25 Years of the KIDS COUNT Data Book: Quality Child Care for Working Families (1998)

The nation can no longer afford to separate the support children need from the challenges their parents face if we want either to succeed.

Success Story Illustrates How Improved Family Service Array Can Reduce Child Removals

A Casey success story shows how Hampton, VA cut group placements and reduced foster care by expanding family-strengthening services. Learn more.

Partnership Seeks Proposals for Summer Programs Serving Baltimore Children

Casey Foundation, Family League and Weinberg Foundation to invest nearly $1.5 million in enriching summer activities for youth.

Homeownership Among Immigrants Continues to Decline

Kids in immigrant families are more likely than U.S.-born peers to live in households spending over 30% of income on housing (33% compared with 45%).

Children in Immigrant Families Less Likely to Be Financially Secure

Kids in immigrant families are more likely to live in low-income working households than U.S.-born peers, 37% vs. 22%, despite higher full-time employment.