Racial Equity and Inclusion

The future success of our nation depends on our ability to ensure all children have the chance to be successful. Yet, in the United States today, racial inequities remain deep, systemic and stubbornly persistent, and children of color lack the opportunities and support that they need to thrive.

Some examples: Compared to the average kid, African American children are significantly more likely to live in single-parent families and high-poverty neighborhoods. American Indian kids are almost three times as likely to lack health insurance and more than twice as likely to live in neighborhoods with more limited resources. And Latino children are most likely to miss out on early childhood education and to live in a household led by someone who lacks a high school diploma.

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.

Race for Results

Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

In this KIDS COUNT policy report, the Foundation explores the intersection of kids, race and opportunity. The report features the new Race for Results Index, which compares how children are progressing on key milestones across racial and ethnic groups at the national and state levels.

2017 Race for Results

Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

The 2017 Race for Results report measures children’s progress on the national and state levels in key education, health and economic milestones by racial and ethnic groups. Learn more about helping children in immigrant families secure the stability, economic resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Leading With Race to Reimagine Youth Justice

JDAI’s Deep-End Initiative

This report explores the Casey Foundation’s Deep-End Initiative, which has demonstrated that juvenile justice jurisdictions can safely and significantly reduce youth confinement — especially for young people of color. Read the report to learn more.

Publications on Youth Probation, Well-Being and Data-Driven Problem Solving

This resource roundup highlights materials developed by juvenile justice leaders and researchers with the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s support.

Back-to-School Action Guide

Reengaging Students and Closing the School-to-Prison Pipeline

A guide to using federal pandemic relief funds to rethink K–12 education and close the school-to-prison pipeline. Learn more now.

Introducing an Equity Learning Series for Juvenile Justice Practitioners and Partners

An upcoming learning series will guide juvenile justice practitioners and partners on how to advance equitable practices and policies. Register for an informational session to learn more.

Creating a Sense of Belonging

This post explores what it would look like to advance racial equity in ways that would create places to live, work and play where every young person feels both welcome and included.

Baltimore Fund Backs Entrepreneurs of Color During the Pandemic

The Baltimore Small Business Development Fund, launched in early 2020, has helped local entrepreneurs of color sustain and grow their businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Helping Young Parents Succeed in College and Life

This post looks at America's young student parents. It examines who they are, where they struggle, and what supports and services they need to succeed.

The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta

Atlanta’s Black-owned businesses depend on support from the public and private sectors to overcome inequitable practices, the threat of displacement and the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Promoting Equity and Good Fit Jobs for Young Adults

Learn how Generation Work partners aided employers in adopting practices that foster equity and recognize the unique needs of young workers.

Medical Debt Resource Roundup

This post spotlights resources that explore how crippling medical debt is undercutting the financial well-being of families in the South and what potential solutions exists.

The Role of the Judge in Transforming Juvenile Probation

A Tool Kit for Leadership

A tool kit for helping judges jump start or accelerate probation transformation efforts in their jurisdictions.

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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.

January 8, 2015

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Race for Results

Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

In this KIDS COUNT policy report, the Foundation explores the intersection of kids, race and opportunity. The report features the new Race for Results Index, which compares how children are progressing on key milestones across racial and ethnic groups at the national and state levels.

March 30, 2014

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2017 Race for Results

Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

The 2017 Race for Results report measures children’s progress on the national and state levels in key education, health and economic milestones by racial and ethnic groups. Learn more about helping children in immigrant families secure the stability, economic resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

October 24, 2017

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Leading With Race to Reimagine Youth Justice

JDAI’s Deep-End Initiative

This report explores the Casey Foundation’s Deep-End Initiative, which has demonstrated that juvenile justice jurisdictions can safely and significantly reduce youth confinement — especially for young people of color. Read the report to learn more.

April 27, 2020