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Far too many children in Minnesota and across the nation are struggling to stay mentally afloat.

Utah ranks fourth in an annual 50-state report on child well-being. But the findings from the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book highlight a growing mental-health crisis among young people.

Some measurements of children's well-being show warning signs in Iowa in the area of education. The numbers contrast with Iowa's overall ranking in a new annual report. The Annie E Casey Foundation's latest Kids Count Data Book places Iowa ninth in the nation in overall positive outcomes for children. ...

Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for children's well-being, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Experts gave the Bay State high marks for combating poverty and boosting educational achievement. ...

Minnesota once again gets a high ranking among states for child well-being, but an annual report says the state's disparities remain a challenge, with marginalized families seeing lasting impacts from the pandemic. This year's Annie E Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book focuses on concerning mental health trends that have surfaced around the country. Nine percent of high schoolers overall reported attempting suicide in the most recent data year, along with 12% of Black students. ...