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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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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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Roadblocks to Workforce Inclusion for Young Adult Immigrants

December 7, 2022

This report explores barriers that young immigrants face in the U.S. job market and how employers can support their success. Read it now.

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Probation Reform: A Tool Kit for Juvenile Justice State Advisory Groups

December 1, 2022

This tool kit guides juvenile justice State Advisory Groups to support youth probation. Learn how SAGs can support youth justice reform.

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Juvenile Justice: Young People and Restorative Justice

November 14, 2022

This paper examines restorative justice models and tells why more states are using them in juvenile justice policy. Read the report.

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Youth Partnership: A Call to Action for State Advisory Groups

November 14, 2022

Youth engagement is essential to any system reform effort. Read how state advisory groups can achieve the promise of youth partnership.

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Increase Successful Diversion for Youth of Color

November 14, 2022

Black youth are less likely than white youth to be diverted from the formal court system. Read more about racial inequities in diversion.

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