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2025 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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Childhood Trauma and the Prison Pipeline (live)

The Childhood Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline explores how severe childhood trauma can shape a young person's path into the adult criminal legal system, highlighting the experiences of more than 2,200 incarcerated individuals and the lasting impact of abuse, neglect, exploitation and instability.

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From Punishment to Prevention

June 24, 2025

The youth justice system can improve its handling of youth gun possession cases. Get practice recommendations.

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Youth Incarceration in the United States

June 24, 2025

A two-page infographic presents trends in youth incarceration and recommends more effective responses than incarceration when young people break the law.

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County Innovation in Youth Justice: Probation

June 16, 2025

This brief shares guidance for counties on adopting evidence-based youth probation practices and strategies. Learn more.

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2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book

June 9, 2025

Explore the 2025 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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2024 Annual Results Report

April 16, 2025

The Casey Foundation's 2024 annual report offers grant highlights, financial information and insights on measuring child and family well-being. Read now.

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Transforming Juvenile Justice Through Strategic Financing

March 10, 2025

A new study builds evidence for innovative, data driven financial strategies that can transform juvenile justice systems. Learn more.

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Disposable Children

December 10, 2024

Researchers surveyed kids incarcerated as adults in Maryland and found a strong common tie: profound childhood trauma. Read more.

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What Grantees Want Funders to Know

October 22, 2024

The SPRD initiative aims to alleviate burdensome debt for communities of color in the South. Read how it's working and where there's room to improve.

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Kinship Policy Improvements Toward Child Welfare System Transformation

September 18, 2024

States are partnering with kin to strengthen child welfare systems, but more can be done. Discover state practices and opportunities for improvement.

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