Blog Archive

Preliminary Analysis Shows Average Daily Detention Populations Reduced by 43% Across JDAI Sites

Casey’s JDAI shares data on reducing reliance on secure detention for youth by helping justice systems cut unnecessary and inappropriate use. Learn more.

Casey Sponsors KIDS COUNT-focused Pre-conference Session at National Forum on Family Philanthropy

The Casey Foundation will host a free KIDS COUNT session for funders at the Family Philanthropy Forum on improving child and family well-being. Learn more.

Decline in Foreign-Born Children

In 2013, 3% of children in the United States were foreign born.

Modest Progress on Child Poverty Preceded the COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2019, 12 million children nationwide — 17% of America’s kids — were living in poverty. See how this statistic has changed over the years.

Connect With KIDS COUNT on Social Media

Learn how to connect with KIDS COUNT and the Casey Foundation on social media.

United States Sees Small Gains With Low Birthweight Babies

In 2015, 8.1% of U.S. babies — over 320,000 — were born at low birthweight, a rate similar to Kenya, Iran, Uruguay and Tanzania. Learn about small gains.

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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.

Supporting Neighborhood Leadership and Change in Atlanta: A Video on the Community Investment Fund

A new video highlights the Foundation’s Community Investment Fund, which supports resident-led neighborhood improvement projects in southwest Atlanta.