What the Statistics Say About Generation Z The Gen Z population, born between 1997 and 2012, is more diverse, more highly educated, and more integrated with technology than Millennials. Get the stats. Read More
Juvenile Detention Explained How many children are in detention centers in the United States? What is the long-term impact of juvenile detention? This resource from the Casey Foundation has the answers. Read More
Foster Care Explained: What It Is, How It Works and How It Can Be Improved Learn about the foster care system: What it is, how it works, and how it can be improved — with resources and data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read More
Parental Involvement in Your Child’s Education Parental involvement makes better students, more relaxed teachers and more confident parents. Learn how to get involved in your child’s education and life. Read More
U.S. Child Population Grows and Changes: 74 Million Kids to Shape Future of More Diverse America In the 30th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book, the Casey Foundation urges policymakers and child advocates to prioritize policies that would expand opportunity for America’s 74 million children. Learn more about this report on child well-being. Read More
Statistics Snapshot: Generation Z and Education This post explores statistics at the intersection of education and Generation Z and what the data tells us about this generation of youth and young adults. Read More
New Child Poverty Data Illustrate the Powerful Impact of America’s Safety Net Programs The U.S. Census Bureau has released the official poverty measure and 2020 Supplemental Poverty Measure. These numbers provide an early look at how the pandemic has impacted life — and childhood — across the country. Read More
State Fact Sheets: How Are Families Using the Child Tax Credit? New state fact sheets show how families making less than $150,000 a year used expanded child tax credit payments between July 21 and August 16, 2021 Read More
Resources to Help Young Parents Thrive Young parents have been hit especially hard by the economic turmoil spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Review a list of resources that aim to assist practitioners and stakeholders in supporting young parents. Read More
What Is Diversion in Juvenile Justice? Diversion holds youth accountable without resorting to legal sanctions, court oversight or the threat of confinement. Learn more about juvenile diversion programs here. Read More
