Reflecting on Casey's 2003 Report on the High Cost of Being Poor This 2003 KIDS COUNT report shows how people in poor communities pay inflated costs for basics like groceries and check cashing. Learn more. Read More
Opinion: Legal System Should Take a Back Seat to Families, Schools and Communities Nate Balis calls for expanding the use of diversion from the juvenile justice system to better serve young people and communities. Read his essay. Read More
Leadership Development Program Improving Children’s Health Advocacy Casey and partner foundations are funding top child health advocates nationwide to boost skills and improve outcomes for children. Learn more. Read More
Housing Burden Disproportionately Affects Children of Color Statistics on how the housing burden disproportionately affects children of color. 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
Five Questions with Casey: Barbara Squires on Social Sector Leadership Barbara Squires, Casey's director of Leadership Development, discusses advancing public sector leadership for kids and families. Read More
Jim Casey Initiative Builds on Momentum in Advancing its Vision for Young People A new report highlights how the Jim Casey Initiative helps foster youth transition to adulthood — socially, emotionally, financially and more. Learn more. Read More
New Directory Aims to Keep Families Together During Recovery Families impacted by substance use and abuse now have a new resource — the Family-Based Residential Treatment Directory — to turn to for support. Read More
In Charlotte, Improving Economic Mobility Through Technology When Keith Clithero launched his Gig Connected web platform in 2018, he had one goal in mind: improve economic mobility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read More
Young Adults Speak: Now Free, Two Oregonians See Progress in Sentencing Reform Two Oregonians share how Measure 11 shaped their lives and the lasting harm they face in their 20s. Read the interview. Read More
