From COVID-19 Response to Comprehensive Change Policy Reforms to Equip Youth and Young Adults in Foster Care to Thrive This brief recommends federal policy reforms that build on temporary pandemic-relief measures to expand support for older youth in foster care. Read More
Data Snapshot on High-Poverty Communities Children Living in America's High-Poverty Communities 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. Read More
The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Trends in Child Well-Being The 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows gains in health and education but a decline in economic well-being, reflecting shifts since the first report in 1990. Read More
The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Trends in Child Well-Being The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book tracks child well-being and shows gains in education and health, with new focus on early childhood development. Read More
It’s Time to Talk: How to Start Conversations About Racial Inequities A Race for Results Case Study Learn how KIDS COUNT advocates in NE, WI and WA used data, leadership and citizen engagement to spur race-based legislation and community change. Read More
Mentoring Formerly Incarcerated Adults Insights from the Ready4Work Reentry Initiative This report shows how Ready4Work added mentoring to ease reentry and what early outcomes reveal about improving life for former inmates. Read More
Tools for Thought Using Racial Equity Impact Assessments for Effective Policymaking This case study explores how Racial Equity Impact Assessments shape fair policy. It’s the third in the Casey Foundation’s Race for Results series. Read More
Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care Systems Leaders Data Tool Kit This tool kit helps child welfare leaders use data to support expectant and parenting youth in care, aiming for a better future for these families. Read More
Transforming Juvenile Probation Executive Summary A Vision for Getting It Right The Casey Foundation outlines a new approach to juvenile probation focused on growth, behavior change and lasting success for high-risk youth. Read More
Overstressed Kids Examining the Impact of Economic Insecurity on Children and Families This report takes all the factors associated with family economic stress and explain how they could affect the growth and development of children. Read More
