Blog Archive

Fewer Kids Living in Homes Owned by Their Parents

From 2006–2014, 5.7M fewer kids lived in parent-owned homes as homeownership among families with children dropped from 48.9M to 43.1M. Learn more.

Six Lessons Learned From Successful Campaigns to Close Youth Prisons

A report from Youth First Initiative shares key lessons learned from successful state campaigns to close youth prisons.

New Bipartisan Report on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Opportunity Released

A politically diverse group of experts on poverty has set aside differences and created a detailed plan to reduce poverty and increase economic mobility.

New Guide Champions Greater Racial Equity in Detention Via Case Processing Reforms

A new JDAI™ guide shows how cutting case delays can lower youth detention rates and reduce racial, ethnic and gender disparities. Learn more.

Indiana Begins Journey Toward JDAI Statewide Expansion

Juvenile justice stakeholders in Indiana reflect on reduced rates of youth detention in local JDAI sites and look forward to expanding the initiative.

Juvenile Detention Reformers Gather in Atlanta, GA

More than 800 juvenile justice professionals from Casey's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative attended a special two-day conference. Learn more.

Helping Universities Promote Economic Inclusion: A Step-by-Step Guide

Drexel University offers a guide to help universities and other institutions expand jobs, increase wealth and boost wages for low-income people of color.

Columbus Youth and Artists Team Up to Introduce the Real Weinland Park

Weinland Park in Columbus is one of three Casey sites working to boost family well-being — and once faced stigma from a misleading billboard. Learn more.