Blog Archive

Promoting Economic Inclusion in Atlanta With Business and Civic Leaders

With Casey’s support, the Partnership for Southern Equity launched the JUST Opportunity Circle to advance economic inclusion in Atlanta. Learn more.

Patrick McCarthy on Using Evidence To Do the Most Good for Kids and Families

Casey Foundation President Patrick McCarthy recently participated in the William T. Grant Foundation's "Evidence at the Crossroads" blog series. Read more.

For the First Time in Years, More Parents Are Without Health Insurance

The number and share of parents without health insurance coverage grew from 2018 to 2019. Explore the reasons for this statistical setback.

CSG Report Offers National Implications for the Juvenile Justice Field

A new study from the Council of State Governments and Texas A&M reviews the impact of Texas’s juvenile justice reform efforts. Read more.

High School Graduation Rates Continue to Move in the Right Direction

Graduation rates continued to hold or improve through the 2017-2018 school year. Take a closer look at this trend.

Two-Thirds of Kids Under Age 6 Had All Available Parents in the Labor Force in 2018

In 2018, 67% of U.S. kids under age 6 had all available parents in the labor force. Review the data details

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.

Webinar: Evidence2Success Community Selection Process

The Casey Foundation will host a webinar for communities interested in Evidence2Success, a framework using prevention science to improve child well-being.

In 2019, Kids More Likely Than Ever to Live With Educated Parents

Nationwide, 88% of kids lived in households where at least one parent had earned a high school diploma. See how this statistic has changed.

New Administrator of OJJDP

Robert L. Listenbee was named Administrator of OJJDP, after 16 years as Chief of Juvenile Unit in Philadelphia and 27 years as a trial lawyer. Read more.