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Reports, case studies and more from the Casey Foundation and its partners.

2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book

The 36th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book highlights steady gains in some areas, setbacks in others and ongoing opportunities to better support children and families.

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2024 Annual Results Report

Powerful stories from young people, families and advocates driving change in their communities underscore that lasting solutions come from those closest to the challenges.

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Fostering Youth Transitions 2023

An examination of the experiences of young people in foster care and how child welfare systems help them transition to adulthood.

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Our Publications Series

The Casey Foundation occasionally releases its reports and tools as part of a series or collection.

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Operationalizing Equity

This report looks at the Casey Foundation’s decades-long journey to promote race equity and inclusion. Learn how Casey embedded equity principles in its operations.

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Collaborating for Successful Reentry

March 9, 2019

This guide helps justice and social service pros support youth reentering after custody through collaborative, community-based strategies.

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Evaluation of One Baltimore for Jobs Executive Summary

March 5, 2019

The One Baltimore for Jobs program linked young Black men to quality jobs, offering lessons to guide workforce efforts in other communities. Learn more.

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Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Scale-Up

March 1, 2019

This report highlights how four states helped expand the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative® across their local jurisdictions.

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Building Capacity to Influence Public Policy

February 28, 2019

Learn how Casey supported organizations to better advocate for the kids and families in their communities.

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Better Decisions for Better Results

February 5, 2019

This report shows how two counties used quality improvement to boost decision-making and outcomes for children and families in child welfare.

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Future Savings

January 30, 2019

This report shows how youth aging out of foster care face major risks — and how smart investments can change lives and save billions.

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Jeremiah Program: Boston Model

January 26, 2019

Jeremiah Program Boston partnered with Endicott College to pilot a new model supporting single moms — breaking the mold with lasting results.

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Responsible Demolition

January 3, 2019

This brief shares demolition guidelines to reduce pollution and protect residents’ health during Detroit’s neighborhood revitalization.

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Connecting to Opportunity

January 1, 2019

This report explores strategies to tailor programs for youth facing adversity, offering key insights to enhance access and effectiveness. Learn more.

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