A Blueprint for Embedding Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare A new guide, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, helps child welfare leaders select, implement and sustain proven programs in their systems. Read More
U.S. Child Poverty Rate Reaches Prerecession Level The nation’s child poverty rate fell to 18% in 2017. See how this rate has changed over time. Read More
A Blueprint for Embedding Evidence-Based Practices in Child Welfare Informed by best practices in implementation science, this report outlines a process for integrating evidence-based and evidence-informed programming into child welfare systems. Read More
Community Investment Fund Spotlight: Saving Animals, Cultivating Future Leaders Grace Hamlin, founder of W-Underdogs, used a grant to rescue animals and build leadership and advocacy skills in local youth. Learn more. Read More
Expanding the Bench Makes a Move The Casey Foundation has tapped Change Matrix to take the helm of two Expanding the Bench efforts aimed at increasing diversity in research and evaluation. Read More
Updated Adoption Stats for Kids in Foster Care The number of kids in foster care and awaiting adoption rose to nearly 118,000 children in 2016. Learn more about these kids. Read More
Video Submissions Spotlight Achievement Gaps for Latino Students Casey Foundation and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists challenged student videographers to tell the story of how Latino children are faring. Read More
New Resources Help Organizations Advance Race Equity at Every Step The Casey Foundation created a race equity guide and new resources to help social-sector groups navigate a seven-step equity journey. Learn more. Read More
Most Kids Exiting Foster Care Reunited With Family in 2016 Among the kids exiting foster care in 2016, 66% were reunited with a family member and about 25% were adopted. Explore more exit data. Read More
