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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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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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Youth Incarceration in the United States

June 24, 2025

A two-page infographic presents trends in youth incarceration and recommends more effective responses than incarceration when young people break the law.

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From Punishment to Prevention

June 24, 2025

The youth justice system can improve its handling of youth gun possession cases. Get practice recommendations.

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County Innovation in Youth Justice: Probation

June 16, 2025

This brief shares guidance for counties on adopting evidence-based youth probation practices and strategies. Learn more.

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Transforming Juvenile Justice Through Strategic Financing

March 10, 2025

A new study builds evidence for innovative, data driven financial strategies that can transform juvenile justice systems. Learn more.

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Disposable Children

December 10, 2024

Researchers surveyed kids incarcerated as adults in Maryland and found a strong common tie: profound childhood trauma. Read more.

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Centering a Holistic Approach for Systems-Involved Young People

August 19, 2024

LEAP partners are tackling the root causes of youth disconnection and improving outcomes for systems-involved young people. See how they're doing.

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Experiencing Probation

June 20, 2024

This report shares insights from young people and families who have experienced youth probation. Get their take on what's working — and what isn't.

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Creating Equitable Ecosystems of Belonging and Opportunity for Youth

September 28, 2023

A new guide aims to help leaders strengthen cross-system efforts to support youth well-being and development. Explore the guide.

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Changing Course in Youth Detention

August 3, 2023

The use of youth detention is surging in some areas, with huge and growing racial disparities arising post-pandemic. Get the facts.

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