Expanding JDAI's Focus to Reduce Commitments and Placements: Program Summary Demonstrating that Jurisdictions can Respond to Delinquent Behavior in ways that are More Effective,Fairer, Safer and Less Costly Each year in the U.S., thousands of kids are placed unnecessarily into youth corrections facilities and various forms of congregate residential placements. Read More
Youth and Work Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity This KIDS COUNT report suggests that business, government, philanthropy and communities must come together to build a stronger workforce. Read More
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative 2011 Annual Results Report This document presents data trends and reports program impact for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative as of 2011. Read More
Children Living in High-Poverty Communities Surged 25% During Past Decade Nearly 8 million of America’s children live in high-poverty areas according to a new KIDS COUNT data snapshot from the Casey Foundation. Learn more. Read More
Casey Connects: Spring 2012 No Place Like Home This issue of Casey Connects highlights the power of relationships in helping foster youth find permanent families and build lasting support networks. Read More
What Is Permanence? Every child needs and deserves to grow up in a safe, loving and nurturing family – a family whose support is unconditional and will last a lifetime. Read More
How Casey Promotes Permanence for Kids in Child Welfare The Casey Foundation supports permanency for children in foster care through reunification, kinship care, guardianship or adoption. Learn more. Read More
Building Successful Resource Families Practice Guide A Guide for Public Agencies This guide shares how to recruit, train and support resource families, offering tools and best practices backed by the Casey Foundation. Read More
D.C.'s Achievement Gap: Why Place Matters D.C. KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot This D.C. KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot examines citywide achievement by the public school kids in Washington, D.C. Read More
How Evaluation Supports Learning A Case Study Describing Resource Media's Use of a Learning Circle This case study shows how Learning Circles can spark data-driven conversations that support better decisions and organizational improvement. Read More