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Publications

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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Developing a Theory of Change

June 29, 2022

This guide explains theory of change models, processes and products. Download to learn how to write a theory of change.

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Community-Based Workforce Engagement Supports for Youth and Young Adults Involved in the Criminal Legal System

June 22, 2022

This report explores how workforce development programs can better meet the needs of youth and young adults who have justice-system experience.

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Community-Driven Development at Pittsburgh Yards

March 21, 2022

This report explores community engagement efforts that Casey undertook in developing a 31-acre site in Atlanta. Read what Casey learned from this work.

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Six Strategies for Keeping Families Supported, Connected and Safe

February 14, 2022

This brief shares pivotal strategies for coordinating and funding community efforts to support families at risk of entering the child welfare system. Learn more about these...

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Key Funding Streams to Keep Families Supported, Connected and Safe

February 14, 2022

This brief looks at federal funding streams and the communities that use them to support families and children at risk of entering the child welfare system and foster care. Read...

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How Young Adults View Social Connectedness and Access Resources

February 14, 2022

This study provides insights into young adults’ views on their social networks and analyzes ways young people connect to financial, mentoring and other resources critical to...

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Family-Engaged Case Planning

February 7, 2022

This practice guide helps juvenile justice agencies implement family-engaged case planning in youth probation. Read it now.

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Catch & Stun

January 11, 2022

This report explores a startling trend within law enforcement: tasing kids and youth despite the harmful consequences. Learn why young people deserve better.

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Serving Young Parents

January 1, 2022

This resource-rich guide seeks to answer basic questions for the benefit of young parents and those who support their success. Read it now.

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