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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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State Strategies to Address the Needs of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted by Collateral Consequences

May 16, 2023

The National Governors Association explores how state leaders can mitigate the adverse effects of justice system involvement for youth. Read the report.

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Fostering Youth Transitions 2023

May 8, 2023

"Fostering Youth Transitions 2023" examines the experiences of teenagers and young adults in foster care as reported by all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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The Changing Child Population of the United States

April 3, 2023

Discover insights on the changing child population in the U.S. with AECF. Understand trends, demographics, and implications for the future. Learn more now.

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Insights From a Pandemic

March 31, 2023

On Track to Career Success puts students on a path to academic and workplace success. Read about the initiative.

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Championing Change

March 20, 2023

Rapid-cycle learning involves quickly testing strategies for program improvement and prioritizing equity from the get-go. Learn how it works.

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Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in America

March 8, 2023

This brief examines youth homelessness, why it matters and what leaders can do to help more young people find safe, stable housing. Read it now.

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Keeping Mentoring Connections in a Socially Distanced World

February 15, 2023

This report explores the benefits, challenges and opportunities of virtual youth mentorship. Learn how to put these models to work.

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Fueling Passion Through Project-Based Learning

January 1, 2023

Discover how project-based learning ignites student passion, enhances engagement and fosters real-world skills.

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Orienting Youth Services Around Young People's Needs

January 1, 2023

This report shares promising strategies and lessons from LEAP partnerships that prioritized support for youth and young parents. Learn more.

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