Puerto Rico’s Kids by the Numbers KIDS COUNT Data reveals what life in Puerto Rico was like before Hurricane Maria, offering insights beyond the headlines. Learn more. Read More
Youth Detention Admissions Increase After Dramatic Decrease Early in Pandemic A Casey survey finds rising youth detention admissions in 34 states, reversing early pandemic declines and worsening racial disparities. Read more. Read More
Survey: More Youth in Secure Detention Despite Rise of COVID-19 Black and Latino youth are staying in detention longer than before the pandemic and longer than white youth. Learn more from a Casey Foundation survey. Read More
Messaging Strategies to Encourage Investment in Young People A webinar hosted by the Casey Foundation discusses shifting harmful narratives about young people and promoting asset-based storytelling. Watch the session. Read More
Evaluation and Briefs Share Lessons Learned During Family-Centered Community Change Initiative A report from the Urban Institute shares lessons, challenges and reflections on the Casey Foundation’s Family-Centered Community Change (FCCC) strategy. Read More
Children Harmed by Unannounced Raids; No Notice to Systems That Help Kids Left Behind Lisa Hamilton, Casey president and CEO, spoke out after federal raids occurred without alerting child services to protect children’s needs. Read More
Workforce Equity Fund Now Accepting 2022 Proposals The Fund for Workforce Equity is accepting proposals for workforce development efforts through July 31, 2022. Read More
How Employment Programs and Lawmakers Can Support Youth Mental Health A new report funded by the Casey Foundation provides insights into young workers’ mental health and how employment programs and policymakers can act. Read More
The Percentage of Adults Earning a Bachelor’s Degree is on the Rise Higher educational attainment is more commonplace among Americans, ages 25 - 34, according to new data on the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
Village of Wisdom Transforms Classrooms into Equitable Learning Spaces Village of Wisdom is building evidence that adding cultural relevance to learning leads to better academic achievement for kids of color. Read more. Read More
