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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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Transforming Juvenile Justice Through Strategic Financing

March 10, 2025

A new study builds evidence for innovative, data driven financial strategies that can transform juvenile justice systems. Learn more.

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Disposable Children

December 10, 2024

Researchers surveyed kids incarcerated as adults in Maryland and found a strong common tie: profound childhood trauma. Read more.

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Centering a Holistic Approach for Systems-Involved Young People

August 19, 2024

LEAP partners are tackling the root causes of youth disconnection and improving outcomes for systems-involved young people. See how they're doing.

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Experiencing Probation

June 20, 2024

This report shares insights from young people and families who have experienced youth probation. Get their take on what's working — and what isn't.

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Creating Equitable Ecosystems of Belonging and Opportunity for Youth

September 28, 2023

A new guide aims to help leaders strengthen cross-system efforts to support youth well-being and development. Explore the guide.

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Changing Course in Youth Detention

August 3, 2023

The use of youth detention is surging in some areas, with huge and growing racial disparities arising post-pandemic. Get the facts.

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State Strategies to Address the Needs of Justice-Involved Youth Impacted by Collateral Consequences

May 16, 2023

The National Governors Association explores how state leaders can mitigate the adverse effects of justice system involvement for youth. Read the report.

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Probation Reform: A Tool Kit for Juvenile Justice State Advisory Groups

December 1, 2022

This tool kit guides juvenile justice State Advisory Groups to support youth probation. Learn how SAGs can support youth justice reform.

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Juvenile Justice: Young People and Restorative Justice

November 14, 2022

This paper examines restorative justice models and tells why more states are using them in juvenile justice policy. Read the report.

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