Podcast Archive

KIDS COUNT Webinar Recording: Creating Opportunity for Families

The Casey Foundation’s Nov. 12 webinar highlighted how sectors can help 10 million low-income U.S. families with young kids escape poverty and thrive.

Prosecutors Lead the Way for Domestic Violence Detention Alternatives in King County

King County, WA, launched a new diversion program offering crisis services and respite care for youth in family-related domestic violence cases.

Declining U.S. Economy Doesn’t Stop Gains in Child Education and Health, New Report Shows

The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows U.S. children’s health and academics improved in most states, but their economic well-being declined. Learn more.

The Nate Balis Interview

Nate Balis, the new director of Casey’s Juvenile Justice Strategy Group, sits down for an interview with philanthropy's Juvenile Justice News.

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.

Nation’s Teen Birth Rate Hits Record Low

In 2015, the U.S. teen birth rate dropped to an all-time low of 22 births per 1,000 teen girls — versus 60 births per 1,000 girls in 1990. Learn more.

Tool Shows How Employers’ Policies Affect Frontline Workers

JUST Capital tracks how top U.S. employers’ COVID-19 responses impact frontline workers. Read the study results.

The Orphanage Evolves: Providers Shift to Put More Kids in Families

Private providers are shifting from the orphanage model to connect more youth with families, including in New York and California. Learn more.

Economic Opportunity in Rural Communities

More than 25% of kids in rural areas live in poverty — a much higher rate than in the suburbs. Learn how Casey connects rural families to opportunities.