Blog Archive

In 2012, More Kids Lived in Single-Parent Families

In 2012, 35% of children (24.7 million) lived in single-parent families. Learn more.

Iowa Celebrates Attendance Awareness Month

Up, Up, and Attend is a super-hero themed attendance awareness campaign that is being used in Grade-Level Reading (GLR) communities throughout the U.S.

What's Best for Children

The research is clear: Living in families is what’s best for children, no matter their age. Watch this presentation to learn more.

Revisions to JDAI Facility Assessment Standards on the Way

The U.S. Dept. of Justice issued the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards, outlining how juvenile and adult facilities must address sexual misconduct.

Missouri Judge Named 2013 William H. Rehnquist Award Recipient

The Honorable Jimmie Edwards, who led JDAI reform in the city of St. Louis, Mo., received the 2013 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence.

More Children Insured

In 2011, 9% of U.S. kids (7 million) lacked health insurance — a 30-year high. But one million more had coverage than in 2000. Learn more.

First Convening of Deep End Local Pilot Sites Held

Six cities were chosen by Casey to pilot ways to reduce youth in correctional and out-of-home placements, aiming to reform the juvenile justice system.

Corey Steel Named Deputy Probation Administrator in Nebraska

Corey Steel was selected as the new deputy probation administrator for juvenile services for the Office of Probation Administration in Nebraska. Read more.

Child Poverty Remains Steady in 2012 After Four-Year Rise

Child poverty held at 23%; thirty-eight states and D.C. saw rates stay the same or drop from 2011-2012, but most remain above pre-recession levels.

Southwest Key Programs Awarded National Council of La Raza 2013 Affiliate of the Year

Southwest Key Programs, a National Council of La Raza (NCLR) affiliate, has been honored for the their efforts to help Latino youth succeed. Read more.