Youth and Work Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity This KIDS COUNT policy report suggests that business, government, philanthropy and communities must come together to create opportunities and build a stronger workforce. Read More
Stepping Up for Kids What Government and Communities Should Do to Support Kinship Families In this policy report, the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores the increased number of children living with extended family and close friends, a longtime practice known as kinship care. It includes the latest data for states, the District of Columbia, and the nation, as well as a set of recommendations on how to support kinship families. Read More
The Dental Safety Net in Rhode Island Special Report: May 2011 This special report takes a second look at Rhode Island’s dental safety net. It shares new statistics, successes and challenges and outlines 15 recommendations aimed at helping the state’s dental safety net continue to evolve and thrive. Read More
A Road Map for Juvenile Justice Reform 2008 KIDS COUNT Essay This KIDS COUNT essay report summarizes six key challenges and opportunities for reforming the juvenile justice system in the U.S. for the benefit of youth, families and communities. Read More
