More Than Half of Kids in Immigrant Families Lived in Low-Income Households in 2016 Kids in immigrant families are more likely to grow up in low-income households. They are also more likely to have parents who work full-time year-round. Read More
Watch it Now: An Introduction to Integrated Data Systems The Foundation’s new video — which runs just three minutes long — introduces a powerful information tool called Integrated Data Systems. Read More
Jim Casey Fellows Names Newest Cohort of Young Leaders The Casey Foundation has named nine new Jim Casey Fellows, who are committed to improving outcomes for their peers in child welfare systems. Read More
Community In-Site Podcast Debuts A Casey-funded podcast provides communities insight on how to reduce child welfare system involvement. Learn more. Read More
Report: Expand Law Enforcement’s Role in Pre-Arrest Diversion of Youth A recent report finds that deflection — pre-arrest diversion led by law enforcement — leads to better outcomes for youth. Yet, deflection is underused. Read More
A Wealth of Research and Data During National Foster Care Month During National Foster Care Month, the Casey Foundation has compiled a roundup of child welfare resources. Read More
Partnering With Young People to Curb Youth Homelessness in Cleveland Young people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, are helping end youth homelessness through A Place for Me’s new drop-in center initiative. Read More
Helping Adult Learners Find Careers and Economic Opportunity Nearly 23 million Americans older than 25 lack a high school degree. Career pathway programs — which combine adult learning and job training — can help. Read More
Evaluating LEAP’s Early Years A new study from nonprofit research firm MDRC evaluates the early implementation of models by LEAP partnerships to help youth succeed in school and work. Read More
A Resource for Strengthening Adoptive Families With Older Kids Casey is investing in efforts to support data collection and create a manual of practice for post-adoption services for older youth and their families. Read More
