Blog Archive

One in Eight Babies Born Preterm in 2010

One in eight babies in 2010 were born prematurely in the United States. Babies born before term are at greater risk of encountering developmental problems.

Civic Site Staff Talk Inclusive Community Planning in National Series

Atlanta Civic Site staff shared their vision to ensure those most affected by community issues help shape solutions, via an Orton Foundation call series.

KIDS COUNT Data Center Moves Race-Related Statistics Center Stage

Users of the KIDS COUNT Data Center can now search by characteristic when sifting through data and hunting for trends on child and family well-being.

Building the Evidence Base to Support Promising Programs

Casey invests in expanding the use of evidence-based programs within the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, health and education systems.

Pierce County Illustrates Rewards of Digging Deeper Into Data to Reduce Bias

Pierce County JDAI presented to the WA Supreme Court on addressing bias in juvenile justice; leaders and judges joined the statewide meeting. Learn more.

Latest Results Report Show Significant Site Progress

JDAI sites report progress yearly, showing reduced detention use, improved public safety and fewer youth sent to state facilities. Learn more.

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.