Powerful stories from young people, families and advocates driving change in their communities underscore that lasting solutions come from those closest to the challenges.
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.
New KIDS COUNT data show a 25% rise since 2000 in children living in areas of concentrated poverty, with trends across national, state and city levels.
This report highlights the rise in kinship care, offering data and recommendations to better support children living with extended family or close friends.
This report highlights gaps in Virginia’s pediatric behavioral health system — long waits, poor services, and little focus on results for vulnerable kids.
