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Publications

Reports, case studies and more from the Casey Foundation and its partners.

2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book

The 35th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book explores pandemic learning loss and its contributing factors to poor math and reading scores.

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Fostering Youth Transitions 2023

An examination of the experiences of young people in foster care and how child welfare systems help them transition to adulthood.

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Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in America

An analysis of youth homelessness and ways systems can ensure all young people have safe, secure homes.

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Our Publications Series

The Casey Foundation occasionally releases its reports and tools as part of a series or collection.

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Operationalizing Equity

This report looks at the Casey Foundation’s decades-long journey to promote race equity and inclusion. Learn how Casey embedded equity principles in its operations.

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Report changingtheodds preview 2024

Changing the Odds (2024)

May 2, 2024

Comprehensive solutions are helping Atlanta make progress on racial equity. See updated data on Atlanta and the solutions driving change.

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2023 Annual Results Report

April 15, 2024

The Casey Foundation's 2023 annual report offers grant highlights, financial information and insights on measuring child and family well-being. Read now.

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Supporting Unlicensed Kinship Caregivers

April 8, 2024

Unlicensed kinship caregivers are often ineligible for financial assistance. Learn how some states may soon help them qualify for vital resources.

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Unlocking Foster Care Licensing for More Kinship Caregivers

March 19, 2024

Many states help kinship caregivers obtain foster care licenses and resources. Learn how a new federal rule can help states do more.

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Family Ties: Analysis From a State-By-State Survey of Kinship Care Policies

March 14, 2024

A survey of state kinship care policies identifies opportunities to strengthen support for caregivers and children. Read the analysis.

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How Youth Surveys Guide Collective Community Investment and Planning

March 7, 2024

Surveys are a key tool for informing efforts to address pressing youth-facing issues. Read how.

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Black Thought Project

March 7, 2024

This report spotlights a project aimed at creating sanctuaries for Black expression and Black people. Learn about the project and its impact.

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2024 Race for Results

January 10, 2024

Race for Results measures children’s progress on the national and state levels by racial and ethnic groups. Read about child well-being.

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Developing Leaders

November 2, 2023

Strong results-driven leaders have made a lasting difference for children, families and communities. Read what they have to say.

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