Record Coverage for Kids: 95% of U.S. Children Have Health Insurance The percentage of children without health insurance has hit a historic low. Just 5% of U.S. kids lack medical insurance coverage, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More
The White House and Experts Explore Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials Well-conducted randomized controlled trials (RCTs) produce highly credible evidence about the effectiveness of programs, practices and other interventions, yet traditionally, RCTs can be quite expensive. Learn how the Casey Foundation and others are exploring low-cost ways to implement RCTs. Read More
Child Poverty Still Falling — and Close to Pre-Recession Rate The latest data indicate that 19% of U.S. kids are now living in poverty. This translates to 14 million kids across the country growing up poor in 2016. Read More
Five Questions with Casey: Paula Young on the Importance of Engaging Youth As a senior associate for youth engagement for the Casey Foundation’s Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative, Paula Young works to develop partnerships with young leaders to improve well-being for youth transitioning from foster care. Read More
Juvenile Justice Reforms in New Jersey Chronicled in Annie E. Casey Foundation Report A new report looks at how New Jersey adopted the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative statewide. Read More
Baltimore Health Corps Hires 275 Staffers Baltimore’s Health Corps traces COVID-19 cases and boosts the economy by hiring 275 contact tracers and health workers over six months. Read More
Using Results Count Skills to Build A Strong Social Safety Net for Kentuckians In Kentucky, advocates worked to preserve Medicaid for millions of people. Key to their success? Results Count, Casey’s results-based leadership approach. Read More
Baltimore’s Digital Equity Fund Is Bringing City Residents Online The Digital Equity Fund empowers Baltimore residents by funding programs that improve internet access, digital skills and tech opportunities. Learn more. Read More
Youth Confinement Rate at a 35-Year Low The youth confinement rate is at its lowest in 35 years. This shows that the decline continues to grow and is declining at a fast pace. Read More
How Medicaid Can Help Child Welfare Systems Meet Kids’ Needs A new primer on Medicaid offers hands-on advice for child welfare leaders, Medicaid agencies and service providers who want to do a better job of collaborating to meet kids’ behavioral health needs. Read More
