Podcast Archive

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.

Keeping Systems Accountable and Young People Engaged

The Strengthening Families Act helps foster youth by promoting normalcy and improving child welfare practices through stronger legal enforcement.

Growing Healthy Readers: Taking Action to Help Kids Start Out Healthy

The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s Healthy Readers team has released resource guides making the connection between health and early learning.

Jabari: Reaching His Full Potential

Jabari’s dream of becoming a vet was derailed — until an evidence-based program helped him pivot and realize his potential. Learn more.

Teen Birth Rate at Historic Low

Teen births hit a record low in 2012: 305,000 teens gave birth, down from 60 to 29 per 1,000 between 1990 and 2012. Learn more.

KIDS COUNT Network Deepens Strategies for Combating Racial Inequities

At a retreat in Atlanta, Rev. William Barber urged 150+ child advocates to make racial equity in child well-being a universal priority. 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.

Webinar: Lessons from LEAP

On Sept. 19, the Casey Foundation hosted a webinar sharing data and lessons from the first phase of Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP). Watch now.

Sending Parents Back to Class — and Down a Brighter Career Path

Arkansas helps parents attend college through federal TANF funds, boosting family income and lifting more households out of poverty statewide. Learn more.