A Focus on African Culture Yields Literacy Gains for Black Kids in the Twin Cities A Minnesota-based nonprofit is using culturally relevant approaches to improve student achievement and increase parent engagement. Read More
My How You’ve Changed: Comparing Babies Born in 1990 and 2015 In 2015, nearly four million babies were born in the United States. This newborn population is markedly different than babies born just 25 years ago, according to the KIDS COUNT Data Center. Read More
Foundation Welcomes First Class of Rising Leaders for Results Fellows The Casey Foundation has welcomed its inaugural class of Rising Leaders for Results. Learn about these leaders. Read More
Report Identifies and Explores Home Visiting Programs for Justice-Involved Parents Home visiting programs for justice-involved parents are gaining attention, with research highlighting their unique role in supporting these families. Read More
A Young Voice for Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Kayla Powell, an advocate for foster youth, has leveraged her own foster care experience to improve services for kids transitioning from care to adulthood. Read More
Helping Adult Learners Find Careers and Economic Opportunity Nearly 23 million Americans older than 25 lack a high school degree. Career pathway programs — which combine adult learning and job training — can help. Read More
Webinar Highlights Prosecutor-Led Juvenile Justice Reforms A webinar features prosecutors from JDAI jurisdictions using their offices to promote fairness, rehabilitation and accountability. Watch now. Read More
Who Is Generation Z? The 2016 KIDS COUNT Data Book explores data on America’s Generation Z. Learn how this demographic group differs from their predecessors. Read More
New Resource Aids Researchers in Supporting Boys and Men of Color A new report offers strategies to help researchers and funders better support boys and men of color by challenging biases and addressing systemic harm. Read More
In 2020, the U.S. Birthcount Hit a 30-year Low: Implications for the Future In 2020, the number of births in America fell to its lowest total in three decades. Read more about U.S. births and why we track this data. Read More
