As Abuses Revealed at Youth Prisons, Another State Pledges to Abandon the Model Abuse reports in five states highlight Casey’s call to replace youth prisons with safer, therapeutic alternatives for those who truly need confinement. Read More
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Young Immigrants This session spotlights a community-led, non-clinical approach to supporting mental health in Latino communities. Watch the webinar. Read More
Preschool Programs Out of Reach for Some Kids of Color and Low-Income Families KIDS COUNT Data Center offers new information about preschool enrollment. Read More
New Resource Aims to Align Terms and Concepts Related to Adolescent Development Child Trends has launched an online resource offering science-based definitions for terms and concepts related to adolescent development. Read More
One in Five Children is Food Insecure in 2010 Recent data show that more than 1 in 5 U.S. children lived in homes that were food insecure at some point during the year. Read More
Brain Research Points to Better Results for Foster Care Youth A Jim Casey Initiative report confirms adolescence is a key brain development period, offering a learning window similar to early childhood. Learn more. Read More
Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative Announces 2024 Grantees The Casey Foundation has joined other institutions in awarding grants to summer programs for Baltimore’s youth. Learn more. Read More
Child and Teen Death Rates on the Decline Since 1990, the mortality rate for American kids has declined 48% — to 24 deaths for every 100,000 children ages 1 to 19. Read More
Work, Income and the American Family Three years ago, the unemployment rate among U.S. parents hit a post-recession low of 4%, and this statistic has held steady ever since. Read More
Preserving the Past in New Orleans Is Key to Creating a Brighter Economic Future The New Orleans Business Alliance launched its economic development plan, aiming to preserve the city’s rich history and empower residents to thrive. Read More
