Immigrant Families with Kids Are at Greater Risk of Financial Instability Financial stability shapes a child’s future — but for many immigrant families, it’s out of reach even with steady jobs, KIDS COUNT data shows. Learn more. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Scot Spencer Talks Community-Based Work and Baltimore’s Successes Scot Spencer advances equity for kids and families in low-income areas and leads efforts to boost Baltimore’s community and economic development. Read More
From Project to Platform The Evolution of KIDS COUNT This report shows how a child well-being data book became key to the Casey Foundation’s push for bipartisan policy change and proven practice solutions. Read More
Immigrant Families More Likely to Be Burdened by High Housing Costs Paying more for housing — while bringing home smaller paychecks — puts immigrant families at a distinct disadvantage. Find out more. Read More
Prosecution of Young People as Adults Defies Spirit of Supreme Court Ruling A guest post reflects on 50 years since Kent v. U.S., the landmark ruling that shaped the foundation of today’s juvenile justice system. Read now. Read More
Statistical Snapshot: Kids in Immigrant Families in America Today In 2014, 1 in 4 U.S. kids — 18 million — came from immigrant families. Most are citizens, but many still face barriers as they grow into adulthood. Read More
How Court Oversight Can Support Normalcy and Youth Engagement for Youth in Foster Care Court practices help shape how child welfare systems apply key parts of the Sex Trafficking and Families Act by setting clear standards and expectations. 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
Report Recommends Legislative Solutions to Increase Juvenile Record Confidentiality A new report shows why court-involved kids should be given a second chance. One way to help is by keeping juvenile court records confidential. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Donna Stark Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership Development Work Donna Stark reflects on 20 years at the Casey Foundation, advancing reform and leadership to improve outcomes for kids through a results-based framework. Read More
