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
Reducing Youth Incarceration in the United States A KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot The rate of youth incarceration is declining in the U.S. as public safety is increasing. This brief explores strategies being used to support this trend. Read More
Transforming Juvenile Probation Restructuring Probation Terms to Promote Success Juvenile probation terms should be long enough to connect youth to support, but short enough to avoid disrupting their lives and development. Learn more. Read More
The 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Being The 21st KIDS COUNT Data Book offers national and state data on child well-being across 10 key indicators. See how kids are doing where you live. Read More
Reentry to Foster Care Identifying Candidates Under The Family First Act This report explores how to reduce reentry into foster care and connect kids to evidence-based supports under the Family First Prevention Services Act. Read More
Financial Coaching A New Approach to Asset Building Financial coaching is an emerging approach to help low-income families build financial assets. Learn more. Read More
The Latinx Data Gap in the Youth Justice System This report reviews state-level youth justice data and highlights gaps in how Latino youth are counted. Also, learn tips for better data practices. Read More
What Young People Need to Thrive Leveraging the Strengthening Families Act to Promote Normalcy This brief shares youth insights on the need for normal, age-appropriate experiences for kids transitioning from foster care to adulthood. Read More
Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Diverting youth from court involvement should be a central focus in efforts to reduce racial disparities and improve outcomes. Read why. Read More
Cost Avoidance The Business Case for Investing in Youth Aging Out of Foster Care This brief outlines the taxpayer costs of poor foster care outcomes, focusing on education, parenthood and justice system involvement. Read More
