Our Statement on George Floyd’s Death, Nationwide Protests and the Work Ahead George Floyd’s death highlights ongoing injustice. Casey’s mission focuses on removing barriers for children and youth of color. Learn more about equity. Read More
COVID-19 Juvenile Justice Survey: Youth Detention Admissions Fell by More Than Half in Two Months A national survey found juvenile detention admissions dropped 52% in March and April, a decline that previously took 13 years to achieve. Read More
Survey: 52% Drop in Admissions to Youth Detention in Two Months Matches Reduction Over 13 Years The rate of youth detention admissions fell 52% during COVID-19, a two-month drop equal to a 13-year decline, per a survey of 33 states. Learn more. Read More
Answering These Questions Can Help Juvenile Justice Agencies Reduce Youth Detention The Casey Foundation offers questions to help juvenile justice leaders review detention policies, focusing on population, releases, admissions and equity. Read More
Strategies for Helping Low-Income Workers in Uncertain Times The Casey Foundation revisits Taking Action (2019) with 12 case studies on improving conditions for workers amid a changing economy. Read more. Read More
Aiding Youth-Serving Organizations in Pursuing Racial Equity Youth organizations now have a new resource to address barriers for young people of color, thanks to Child Trends and the Casey Foundation. Learn more. Read More
More Young Adults Used Pot, But Fewer Drank, Smoked Cigarettes or Used Other Drugs in 2017-2018 In 2017-2018, young adults were more likely to use pot than smoke tobacco. See how this substance use varies by state. Read More
Teen Births Once Again Fell Significantly in 2018 America's teen birth rate fell by more than half from 2018 versus a decade ago. Explore state-level data for this rate. Read More
Six-Year Stretch — From 2013 to 2018 — Without Progress on Low Birth-Weight Babies America has one of the highest percentages of babies born at a low birth rate. Read how this statistic varies by a baby's race and ethnicity. Read More
