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

Career Pathways to Success

Casey’s report explores how adolescent brain science and aligned systems can help disconnected youth gain credentials, jobs and a strong future.

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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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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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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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