Increased Public Safety in Atlanta's Pittsburgh Neighborhood The Preservation of Pittsburgh Master Plan includes specific strategies for increasing police presence and public safety in the Atlanta neighborhood. Read More
Abuses Show Danger and Ineffectiveness of Residential Confinement for Youth Reports of youth abuse in Florida, Iowa, and Kentucky facilities show that the current confinement model is failing and needs urgent reform. Learn more. Read More
Webinar Recording: Improving Permanency Outcomes for Older Youth Listen to a Jim Casey Initiative webinar on improving outcomes for older youth, and register for the final session in the Strengthening Families series. Read More
Students Have Room for Improvement When it Comes to Science Scores New KIDS COUNT data shows test scores are rising, though still low, and highlights achievement gaps across states and regions. Learn more. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Laura Speer on the Well-Being of U.S. Children Laura Speer, Casey's associate director for policy reform and advocacy, offers insights from the 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book. Read More
48 Million Americans Are (Still) Living in Poverty The poverty rate in America has remained stagnant with 48 million people in 2014 still struggling to meet the needs of their households. Read More
How the KIDS COUNT Data Center Can Help a Journalist Learn now a journalist can analyze data, connect with others and share resources on child and family well-being through the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
How the KIDS COUNT Data Center Can Help a Grant Writer Learn how a grant writer might analyze data, connect with others and share resources on children and families through the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
Baltimore Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2019 Summer Program Funds Baltimore-area funders are providing grant funds to nonprofits offering recreation and educational programs this summer for city youth. Apply now. Read More
Supporting Workers in the New Gig Economy More workers are paid as-needed in gig roles. A recent webinar explored this shift and offered tips to help both job seekers and employers adapt. Read More
