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.
Powerful stories from young people, families and advocates driving change in their communities underscore that lasting solutions come from those closest to the challenges.
This brief looks at the consequences of detention on kids and communities and the positive results from Casey’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.
This report analyzes children who stayed home after maltreatment investigations, highlighting racial patterns in cases that were later re-investigated.