How Many Kids in the United States Are Living in Poverty? Across the U.S., 14.1 million kids live in poverty, with nearly 45% — about 6.2 million in total — living in extreme poverty. Learn more facts and stats. Read More
California Kids: Data on Growing up in the Golden State California’s large child population shapes national stats, making it vital to check in on the well-being of the state’s youngest residents. Read more. Read More
Improving Juvenile Probation to Support Girls in New Mexico Bernalillo County’s probation department is driving culture change by partnering with girls, young women and community groups to guide reforms. Learn more. Read More
Database Offers Resources for Extending Foster Care for Older Youth A new searchable, state-by-state database from the Juvenile Law Center catalogs laws, policies and practices related to foster care for older youth. Read More
Early Childhood Leaders Benefit From Results-Based Accountability A New Venture Fund report highlights how leadership development, like Casey’s approach, can strengthen early childhood education outcomes. Read More
Building a More Inclusive Economy in the South As low-skill jobs decline, southern states are key to helping residents adapt to a changing economy, says a Casey Foundation-funded report. Learn more. Read More
"Now Jobs" Prepare Young Adults for Long-Term Success Short- and long-term jobs can help young adults meet immediate needs and build skills for future careers, according to a new report. Read More
What 2016 Population Data Say About Race and Ethnicity in America The U.S. Census Bureau delivers new population-level racial and ethnicity data. Learn more about these results. Read More
Kids Represent a Shrinking Share of the U.S. Population in 2016 In 2016, children represented 23% of all Americans. See how this statistic has changed over time. Read More
Watch: Funding Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare With the Family First Act A Casey and Grant foundations webinar highlights funding streams for evidence-based child welfare programs, focusing on the Family First Act. Read More
