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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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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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An Afro-Latino grandfather helps his grandaughter ride a bike through a lush springtime park. They smile as she pedals and he steadies the bike's handlebars.

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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Black Thought Project

March 7, 2024

This report spotlights a project aimed at creating sanctuaries for Black expression and Black people. Learn about the project and its impact.

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How Youth Surveys Guide Collective Community Investment and Planning

March 7, 2024

Surveys are a key tool for informing efforts to address pressing youth-facing issues. Read how.

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2024 Race for Results

January 10, 2024

Race for Results measures children’s progress on the national and state levels by racial and ethnic groups. Read about child well-being.

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Paying It Forward

January 1, 2024

This report spotlights four real-world examples of organizations hiring former LEAP participants and tells what they learned along the way. Read more.

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Developing Leaders

November 2, 2023

Strong results-driven leaders have made a lasting difference for children, families and communities. Read what they have to say.

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