The Benefits of Workforce Exposure and Career Programming for Youth and Young Adults Research finds that early exposure to the workforce — through work-based learning programs like internships and apprenticeships — increases the likelihood that young adults will be employed and earn family-sustaining wages later in life. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has identified resources that can help young people connect to educational opportunities and jobs. Read More
How Youth Incarceration Undermines Public Safety A report shows that incarceration has damaging effects on young people, leading to higher rates of rearrest — and undermining public safety. Read More
Racial Inequality in Education Explore how race impacts education opportunities, understand challenges and discover solutions for equity in school and education. Learn more today. Read More
What Is Permanence? Every child needs and deserves to grow up in a safe, loving and nurturing family – a family whose support is unconditional and will last a lifetime. Read More
Training Series: Coping With the Unique Challenges of Kinship Care The Casey Foundation has created a video training series — Coping With the Unique Challenges of Kinship Care — as a resource for kin caregivers and the child welfare workers who supporting them. Therapist and trainer Joseph Crumbley hosts the sessions. Read More
Leading Causes of Death in Teens Discover the latest findings by AECF on teen death rate trends. Learn what's causing the increase and uncover persistent inequities by race and ethnicity. Read More
Nearly Six Million Kids Are Impacted by Parental Incarceration Close to six million kids in America have experienced losing a parent to prison or jail. Read More
Resources for Foster Parents A collection of 10 online resources designed to help foster parents succeed. Read More
The State of Children With Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs This post explores data on children with disabilities and special health care needs. Learn how these children and their families are faring. Read More
Foundation Welcomes Twelfth Class of Children and Family Fellows The Casey Foundation has selected 15 leaders for the twelfth class of its Children and Family Fellowship. Read who is in the new class. Read More