U.S. Child Population Grows and Changes: 74 Million Kids to Shape Future of More Diverse America In its 2019 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the Annie E. Casey Foundation today urged policymakers and child advocates to prioritize policies that would expand opportunity for America’s 74 million children. Learn more about this report on child well-being from 1990 to 2017. Read More
Kids, Families and COVID-19 Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond This KIDS COUNT policy report uses U.S. Census Bureau surveys to examine how households with children are faring during the pandemic. Learn what these data reveal about the health and economic well-being of children and families across the country. Read More
Juvenile Detention Explained How many children are in detention centers in the United States? What is the long-term impact of juvenile detention? This resource from the Casey Foundation has the answers. Read More
Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide Embracing Racial Equity: 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization One way to achieve social change in an organization is to incorporate a racial equity and inclusion framework. Learn the seven steps to advance and embed race equity and inclusion now. Read More
Act and Adapt A DePaul University professor is expanding the use of Act and Adapt, a program that identifies middle schoolers in Chicago’s public school system who show signs of depression or anxiety and offers resources to help. Read More
Definitions of Common LGBTQ Concepts and Terms This post defines some common terms — and promotes the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language — to enhance the ability of social workers, educators, foster parents and others to support LGBTQ youth, serve as their advocates and help them thrive. Read More
Casey Family Services Casey Family Services, a Foundation-sponsored private agency, provided child welfare services in New England and Baltimore. During its 36-year history, the agency developed the Lifelong Families practice model to connect children in foster care to enduring families. The Foundation continues to make available its research, videos, publications and other information related to foster care. Read More
