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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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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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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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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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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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Creating Equitable Ecosystems of Belonging and Opportunity for Youth

September 28, 2023

A new guide aims to help leaders strengthen cross-system efforts to support youth well-being and development. Explore the guide.

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Changing Course in Youth Detention

August 3, 2023

The use of youth detention is surging in some areas, with huge and growing racial disparities arising post-pandemic. Get the facts.

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2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book

June 14, 2023

Discover the 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book, offering insights into child well-being across four key areas: economic stability, education, health and family and community support.

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Tipping the Scale

June 7, 2023

This report shares growth strategies from partners engaged in the LEAP initiative. Read about their experiences and insights.

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