Data Snapshot Looks at Families and Kids in Foster Care In 2017, 86% of kids in foster care were placed with families — up 5 percentage points from 2007. Read about exceptions to this progress. Read More
Immigrant Families and Kids See Economic Gains in 2017 — But Disparities Persist The share of kids living in low-income immigrant families fell to 34% in 2017. Discover more points of progress for these families. Read More
Bringing Context and Community to Crime Reporting A new initiative helps newsrooms shift local crime reporting narratives from fear-driven to emphasizing context and community impact. Learn more. Read More
Young Children Not in School: Steady National Figure Masks Big Changes in the States Just over half of 3- and 4-year-olds are not in school, and this rate has held steady for a decade. Learn how the data differs at the state level. Read More
In 2012, Most Children Exited Foster Care to Live With Parents, Relatives and Guardians This post examines data on youth exiting foster care in 2012. Learn which kids exited care and where they went next. Read More
The Latest State-Level KIDS COUNT Data Books View state-level resources — produced by KIDS COUNT network organizations — that examine how local kids and families are faring. Read More
How to Respond Effectively When Kids Break the Law Watch the Casey Foundation's recent Instagram Live discussion for expert insights on responding effectively when kids push boundaries or break the law. Read More
Internet Safety for Kids Keep kids safe online with essential internet safety tips. Check the guide for resources, advice and more. Read More
What Are Unregulated Debt Products? Learn about unregulated debt products, their promise of quick cash and delayed payments and the serious financial risks they pose to young consumers. Read More
Creating Supportive Work Environments for Youth With Foster Care Experience A new tool kit helps professionals better advocate for young workers with foster care experience. Learn more about this resource. Read More
