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

2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book

The 35th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book explores pandemic learning loss and its contributing factors to poor math and reading scores.

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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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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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Guiding Questions to Advance Equity in Evaluation and Research

July 29, 2024

This resource shares guiding questions to foster a common approach for conducting equity-centered research and evaluation with partners. Learn more now.

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New Insights on State Kinship Diversion Policies

July 15, 2024

Kinship diversion can help keep kids out of foster care. Review state policies and understand why engaging family in these arrangements matters.

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Experiencing Probation

June 20, 2024

This report shares insights from young people and families who have experienced youth probation. Get their take on what's working — and what isn't.

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2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book

June 10, 2024

Explore the 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with child well-being state-level data in four areas: economic stability, education, health and family/community support.

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Changing the Odds (2024)

May 2, 2024

Comprehensive solutions are helping Atlanta make progress on racial equity. See updated data on Atlanta and the solutions driving change.

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2023 Annual Results Report

April 15, 2024

The Casey Foundation's 2023 annual report offers grant highlights, financial information and insights on measuring child and family well-being. Read now.

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Supporting Unlicensed Kinship Caregivers

April 8, 2024

Unlicensed kinship caregivers are often ineligible for financial assistance. Learn how some states may soon help them qualify for vital resources.

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Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers

March 19, 2024

Many states help kinship caregivers obtain foster care licenses and resources. Learn how a new federal rule can help states do more.

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Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

March 14, 2024

A survey of state kinship care policies identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children. Read the analysis.

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