Naomi Wadler on Raising Youth Voices and Youth Advocates Lisa Hamilton chats with Naomi Wilder, who captivated millions at age 11 by advocating against gun violence after a tragic school shooting. Read More
Since Pandemic's Start, 42 States See Rise in Fourth-Graders Below Reading Proficiency During the pandemic, fourth grade reading proficiency scores worsened for much of the country. Take a closer look at the data in 2022. Read More
Who Are Opportunity Youth? The term "opportunity youth" refers to youth who are neither in school nor working. Get the latest data on this demographic. Read More
What Is Implementation Science? Implementation science aims to understand the critical factors that ensure effective practices are carried out and sustained in typical service settings. Read More
Maryland Enacts Sweeping Youth Justice Reforms Maryland lawmakers have passed a series of wide-ranging reforms that aim to position young people with justice-system involvement for long-term success. Read More
A Profile of Youth and Young Adults in Baltimore This entry shares the latest data on the well-being of youth and young adults in Baltimore. See how the city's young people are faring. Read More
New Report Finds Many Families with Children Are Depressed, Uninsured, Hungry and at Risk of Foreclosure or Eviction A Casey Foundation report urges policy action as COVID-19 left millions struggling with finances, school, work and mental health. Learn more. Read More
Survey: Amid Pandemic, Youth Detention Population Fell 24% in One Month, Matching a Recent Seven-Year Period A survey of juvenile justice agencies found that the number of youth in secure detention centers fell 24% in March 2020. Learn more about the survey. Read More
Every State Is Failing to Equip All Kids for Success, Especially Children of Color, Says New Report Race for Results identifies gaps in child well-being that persist in every state across race and ethnicity. Read the press release. Read More
Report: Children Make Up Smallest-Ever Share of U.S. Population Children accounted for just 22% of the country’s total population in 2020, an all-time low, according to an analysis released by Casey Foundation. Read More
