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Compared to other states, Iowa ranks sixth nationally in overall child well-being, according to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The research shows how children and families are doing in a number of areas critical to kids success. ...

Having access to reliable, affordable, high-quality child care benefits both children and adults, but a new report said it is not the norm for families in Illinois, or nationally. The new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks Illinois 19th among states for overall child well-being, and the report found the cost and shortage of child care is affecting families and the economy. ...

Washington state fares well in a new report released on child well-being, but is facing important challenges in child care. The Annie E. Casey Foundations annual Kids Count Data Book ranks the state 16th overall. ...

Nebraska children rank first in the nation for economic well-being in the Annie E. Casey Foundations 2023 Kids Count Data Book, and eighth for overall child well-being. Josh Shirk, research coordinator at Voices for Children of Nebraska, said the states low unemployment rate plays a large part in this high economic ranking, but with child care costs absorbing roughly 10% of a couples income and 31% of a single parents income, Shirk argued the ranking does not tell the whole story. ...

Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being, according to the 2023 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring. While 36th is a familiar spot for the state, evaluating changes in the individu

When it comes to ensuring that all children have what they need to thrive, Ohio falls short, ranking 29th in overall child well-being. The 2023 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey foundation found even that 276,000 children are living in high-poverty areas, which leaves Ohio ranked as 38th in this metric alone.

The report also calls on Congress to expand the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, which serves student parents.

New Mexico ranks last in a new report on kids overall well-being by state, but childrens advocates said the two-year-old data does not tell the whole story. The latest report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzed how children and families are faring, and ranked New Mexico 50th in the nation. ...

Louisiana was ranked 50th and 49th critical indicators for children, according to a 50-state report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring

West Virginias child well-being rankings have hit a low point, with the state landing in 42nd place overall, according to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book released this week.