Building a More Inclusive Economy in the South Work in the South is changing. The region’s longstanding economic staple — low-skill jobs — is giving way to middle-skill positions, and southern states have an important role to play in helping residents navigate this changing economic landscape, according to a new report funded by the Casey Foundation. Read More
"Now Jobs" Prepare Young Adults for Long-Term Success Now jobs — opportunities such as short- and long-term internships and subsidized employment arrangements — can help young adults address their immediate income needs while also preparing for long-term career opportunities, according to a new report. Read More
Kids Represent a Shrinking Share of the U.S. Population in 2016 In 2016, children represented 23% of all Americans. See how this statistic has changed over time. Read More
What 2016 Population Data Say About Race and Ethnicity in America The U.S. Census Bureau delivers new population-level racial and ethnicity data. Learn more about these results. Read More
Watch: Funding Evidence-Based Programs in Child Welfare With the Family First Act A recorded webinar by the Casey and the William T. Grant foundations provides an overview of available funding streams for implementing and sustaining evidence-based programs in child welfare, with a special emphasis on the fedferal Family First Prevention Services Act. Read More
One Million Missing: Undercount of Young Kids in 2020 Census Threatens Gains The 2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals improved child outcomes but warns of decade of damage from inaccurate census. Read More
Using Collective Impact to Reduce Infant Mortality in Baltimore City A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores how a collective impact approach has helped the B’more for Healthy Babies initiative reduce infant mortality rates, teen birth rates and key racial disparities in Baltimore City. Read More
A Family First Q & A: Apply for Federal Kinship Funds by July 20 The federal Administration for Children and Families is now accepting applications — through July 20, 2018 — for the first of two funding opportunities aimed at helping state child welfare agencies strengthen and evaluate existing kinship navigator programs or develop new ones. A new Q & A shares data and background so that jurisdictions are prepared to benefit from this chance to help children thrive in kin families. Read More
What the Data Say About Race, Ethnicity and American Youth This report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores racial and ethnic disparities among children using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More
New Conversation Guides Equip Young Leaders to Advance Equity and Inclusion The Casey Foundation has developed a set of four guides with meeting materials for leaders to hold facilitated conversations about dismantling racism within systems that affect young people. Read More
