Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Building a brighter future for children, families and communities.
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It’s hard being an adult. It’s even harder becoming one. We need to build better bridges to adulthood, and our President and CEO Lisa Lawson’s new book (out today!) explores how.
Learn more and get your copy today: www.aecf.org/blog/new-boo...
Learn more and get your copy today: www.aecf.org/blog/new-boo...
September 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It’s hard being an adult. It’s even harder becoming one. We need to build better bridges to adulthood, and our President and CEO Lisa Lawson’s new book (out today!) explores how.
Learn more and get your copy today: www.aecf.org/blog/new-boo...
Learn more and get your copy today: www.aecf.org/blog/new-boo...
Over the past decade, the share of children living in high-poverty neighborhoods dropped by 43% — a positive sign, since growing up in high-poverty areas makes a child more likely to face barriers across all areas of life. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book for more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Over the past decade, the share of children living in high-poverty neighborhoods dropped by 43% — a positive sign, since growing up in high-poverty areas makes a child more likely to face barriers across all areas of life. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book for more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
In very promising news, the teen birth rate in the U.S. has dropped by over 20% since 2010, falling from 34% to just 13% in 2023. To learn more about the well-being of youth in your state, download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
In very promising news, the teen birth rate in the U.S. has dropped by over 20% since 2010, falling from 34% to just 13% in 2023. To learn more about the well-being of youth in your state, download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
When children have the opportunity to grow up in nurturing environments and safe homes surrounded by supportive family and community, they’re more likely to thrive across all areas of their life. For an in-depth look at kids in your state, check out the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
When children have the opportunity to grow up in nurturing environments and safe homes surrounded by supportive family and community, they’re more likely to thrive across all areas of their life. For an in-depth look at kids in your state, check out the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Growing up in high-poverty neighborhoods where 30% or more of residents live below the poverty line can put children at a higher risk of encountering challenges such as housing instability, under-resourced schools and food insecurity. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Growing up in high-poverty neighborhoods where 30% or more of residents live below the poverty line can put children at a higher risk of encountering challenges such as housing instability, under-resourced schools and food insecurity. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Building the foundation of a child’s health begins in the womb, making it all the more essential that we work to improve access to high-quality maternal health care so that all babies can be born healthy. For more, check out the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Building the foundation of a child’s health begins in the womb, making it all the more essential that we work to improve access to high-quality maternal health care so that all babies can be born healthy. For more, check out the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
In positive news, 95% of kids in the U.S. had health insurance in 2023! However, experts fear this progress may soon be lost, as the pandemic-era healthcare policies that were largely responsible for the bump have since expired. Learn more in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In positive news, 95% of kids in the U.S. had health insurance in 2023! However, experts fear this progress may soon be lost, as the pandemic-era healthcare policies that were largely responsible for the bump have since expired. Learn more in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
In order to grow up healthy and well-rounded, kids need access to a safe and stable home, a high-quality education and nutritious and affordable food. Ensuring kids are on the path towards good health from a young age helps set them up for future success across all areas of life. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In order to grow up healthy and well-rounded, kids need access to a safe and stable home, a high-quality education and nutritious and affordable food. Ensuring kids are on the path towards good health from a young age helps set them up for future success across all areas of life. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
After decades of decline, there has been a concerning rise in child and teen death rates over the past few years, primarily due to an increase in gun-related deaths and drug overdoses amongst older teens. For more on child well-being, check out the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
July 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
After decades of decline, there has been a concerning rise in child and teen death rates over the past few years, primarily due to an increase in gun-related deaths and drug overdoses amongst older teens. For more on child well-being, check out the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
No matter their zip code, all children deserve the opportunity to access a high quality education that can help them grow into healthy and successful adults. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more about the well-being of kids in your state. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
No matter their zip code, all children deserve the opportunity to access a high quality education that can help them grow into healthy and successful adults. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more about the well-being of kids in your state. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Preschool and other early childhood learning experiences play a significant role in preparing young kids for school. When kids enter kindergarten behind their peers, they often struggle to catch up later in their education. Learn more in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Preschool and other early childhood learning experiences play a significant role in preparing young kids for school. When kids enter kindergarten behind their peers, they often struggle to catch up later in their education. Learn more in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
When students graduate from high school on time, they’re more likely to go to college, pursue job training and make healthier choices. They also earn higher incomes than their peers who don’t graduate from high school on time. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
When students graduate from high school on time, they’re more likely to go to college, pursue job training and make healthier choices. They also earn higher incomes than their peers who don’t graduate from high school on time. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Reading forms an essential foundation for a child’s entire education. If a kid reaches fourth grade without being able to read well, they’re more likely to continue to fall behind across multiple subjects and to struggle academically through high school. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Reading forms an essential foundation for a child’s entire education. If a kid reaches fourth grade without being able to read well, they’re more likely to continue to fall behind across multiple subjects and to struggle academically through high school. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
When children grow up in poverty, they’re more likely to face long-term mental and physical health challenges and to struggle in their education. But as a result of the expanded child tax credit and other pandemic policies, the child poverty rate has improved slightly since 2019. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
When children grow up in poverty, they’re more likely to face long-term mental and physical health challenges and to struggle in their education. But as a result of the expanded child tax credit and other pandemic policies, the child poverty rate has improved slightly since 2019. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Family financial stability provides an essential foundation for childhood development. Kids are more likely to experience poverty when their parents do not have access to affordable housing or stable employment. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Family financial stability provides an essential foundation for childhood development. Kids are more likely to experience poverty when their parents do not have access to affordable housing or stable employment. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Every child deserves access to healthy food, stable housing and a quality education. However, where a child grows up still has a significant effect on their access to opportunity and their ability to grow into healthy and successful adults. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Every child deserves access to healthy food, stable housing and a quality education. However, where a child grows up still has a significant effect on their access to opportunity and their ability to grow into healthy and successful adults. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
When parents have stable employment, they're more likely to have the economic resources to give their children safe housing, high-quality healthcare and good schools — all of which help kids grow into healthy and successful adults. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book for more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
When parents have stable employment, they're more likely to have the economic resources to give their children safe housing, high-quality healthcare and good schools — all of which help kids grow into healthy and successful adults. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book for more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
Every child deserves stable housing, quality education and safe communities. We must keep striving for a nation where every child can reach their full potential, regardless of their background, income or where they live. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Every child deserves stable housing, quality education and safe communities. We must keep striving for a nation where every child can reach their full potential, regardless of their background, income or where they live. Download the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
The 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is here! This comprehensive report uses national and state data across four domains to assess how each U.S. state is working to support kids. Check out the link below to download the full report and learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS
June 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is here! This comprehensive report uses national and state data across four domains to assess how each U.S. state is working to support kids. Check out the link below to download the full report and learn more. bit.ly/2025KCDB-BS