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.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

This National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Casey Foundation examines Hispanic and Latino children’s health and well-being via data from the KIDS COUNT Data Center.

New Data Show That the Child Tax Credit Fueled a Substantial Reduction in Child Poverty

Data show that the expanded child tax credit helped cut the child poverty rate by half in 2021, with large drops for Black and Latino children.

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.

Expanding Economic Opportunities for Young People in Atlanta

Learn about a participatory research project aimed at increasing education, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in Atlanta.

The Disparate Effects of Student Debt on Black Borrowers

Disproportionately Impacted explores inequities in the effects of student debt on Black borrowers. Read policy recommendations to address debt.

The Number of Youth in Secure Detention Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

A survey of youth justice agencies finds that the drop in youth detention that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic has evaporated.

Collaborating for Youth Justice in Albuquerque

An effort in Albuquerque is reducing the use of the juvenile justice system. Read how a culturally grounded alternative keeps youth out of institutions.

National, State-by-State Data Show Depth of Mental Health Pandemic for Youth

Children in America are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression. Explore state-by-state data.

Tool Kit Helps Juvenile Justice Experts Talk Reform

A new tool kit leverages public perception research to help juvenile justice experts become better communicators to advance reforms.

Reimagining Juvenile Justice in Ohio

Across Ohio, Reimagining Juvenile Justice is helping to divert more young people away from juvenile detention and incarceration and into community-based responses.

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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