Two-Minute Reviews: Videos Recap 2019 Data Book Findings The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book is here! With it comes two new videos that break down key data-driven topics. Learn more here. Read More
Equity Conversation Guides Serve as Timely Resource in Current Moment Protests highlight the need for racial equity discussions. The Equity Conversation Guides help facilitators teach structural racism’s history and impact. Read More
Young People Help to Reshape Workforce Development in Baltimore Young people in Baltimore seek meaningful careers, but barriers like limited support and information hinder their path, a new Casey report finds. Read More
How Ohio Went From Investing in Youth Prisons to Investing in Youths’ Futures Ohio cut its youth prison population by 80%, improving outcomes, boosting safety and saving millions. A new report highlights key findings and lessons. Read More
Engaging Parents as Key Partners in Closing the Vocabulary Gap Research shows a vocabulary gap between kids raised in poverty and those from middle-income families. Parents can be key partners in closing the gap. Read More
More Than One in Five U.S. Kids Has Had Multiple Adverse Experiences In 2015-2016, 22% of children in the United States — more than 15.6 million kids total — report experiencing two or more adverse experiences. Read More
Business Ownership Key to Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap A Casey-backed Aspen report links business ownership to wealth for Latinos and Black Americans and offers ways to support entrepreneurs of color. Read More
Report Identifies Ways to Bolster Financial Coaching A new report urges funders to boost financial coaching by promoting inclusion, digital tools and stronger data and outcomes tracking. Learn more. Read More
Research on Summer Programs Sheds Light on Employment and Well-Being for Youth Two recent studies outline how summer youth employment programs can be expanded to advance equity and opportunity for young people. Learn more. Read More
I Was a Kid in Solitary Confinement At 16, Alyssa B. was sent to prison. Her story sheds light on what justice-involved youth truly need to change their lives. Read More
