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"We have the tools, research and data to guide our policymakers in developing and expanding programs that reduce child poverty. In 2026, we need the will to champion them."- @annekuhnen.bsky.social, Kids Count Policy Director, MLPP

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We know the solution to child poverty (it’s cash) – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. Nearly 1 in 5 children in Michigan are growing up in poverty. And in some counties in the state, the rate is closer to 1 in 4. These ch...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
npdc-prepthekids.bsky.social
Hot off the Press: The 2025 KidsCount Data Book. KIDS COUNT indicators across four domains: 1. Economic Well-Being; 2. Education; 3. Health, and 4. Family and Community. Use for local, regional, and state threat and hazard vulnerability analysis. @annecasey.bsky.social
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June 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
statesnewsroom.com
Alabama fell four ranks in overall child well-being in the national KidsCount numbers released last week.

via @alabamareflector.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/alab...
Alabama regressed in child well-being ranking but could improve in future post-pandemic data
Alabama fell four ranks in overall child well-being in the national KidsCount numbers released last week.
www.newsfromthestates.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
caanv.bsky.social
Children's Advocacy Alliance is combining our 2025 Nevada Child and Family Databook Release with the Human Services Network's Award ceremony.

RSVP: buff.ly/LE0E4LG

Attendees receive the 2025 Nevada Databook & the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2025 KidsCount report.
May 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
acnjforkids.bsky.social
NJ ranks 23rd in Economic Well-Being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. Child poverty is up to 13%
More parents lack secure jobs (24%)
Small gains in housing & youth engagement.
We must do more for NJ’s families.
Learn more: acnj.org/nationalkids...
#KidsCount #NJVotesforkids
June 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
acnjforkids.bsky.social
Our latest #kidscount data publication, NJ Kids Count 2025: The State of Our Counties, is here! Check it out acnj.org/new-jersey-k... to see how children in your county are faring!
#KidsCount #kidscount2025 #njkids #childwellness #childwellbeing @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 12:09 PM
xstreamfm.bsky.social
Alabama Reflector:Alabama News Beacon #ChildWellBeing #Alabama #KidsCount
Alabama regressed in child well-being ranking but could improve in future post-pandemic data
Alabama fell four ranks in overall child well-being in the national KidsCount numbers released last week.  Alabama ranks 43rd in overall child well-being, according to the data. That ranking is determined by four sub groups: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. Alabama declined in all four indicators.  Apriell Hartsfield, executive director of Voices […]
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June 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
michleague.bsky.social
What does the data say about child well-being in Michigan? Download the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book to see where progress is happening — and where there’s more work to do. #KidsCount
2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book
Explore the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, with child well-being state-level data in four areas: economic stability, education, health and family/community…
www.aecf.org
June 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
caanv.bsky.social
Children's Advocacy Alliance is combining our 2025 Nevada Child and Family Databook Release with the Human Services Network's Award ceremony.

RSVP: buff.ly/LE0E4LG

Attendees receive the 2025 Nevada Databook & the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2025 KidsCount report.
May 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
voicesne.bsky.social
We are nearly one week in to the first session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature! We have seen new senators sworn in, committee chairs elected, and the introduction of bills for this session. #nebleg #nebraskalegislature #policyadvocacy #kidscount
January 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
publicnewsservice.bsky.social
California’s child poverty rate rose to 18% in 2024, according to @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social. The Annie E. Casey Foundation says without current support programs, the rate could reach 29%, affecting 880,000 more children.

#ChildWellbeing #PovertyPolicy #CaliforniaKids #SNAP #CTC #KidsCount
Report: CA child poverty rate rises to 18%
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…
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November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
berrickabramson.bsky.social
At 9am @ColoradoKidsOrg CEO joins guest-host @JamesMejiaCO on @AM760 to talk #KIDSCOUNT Listen live on AM760 or <a href="http://www.am760.net" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://www.am760.net #COleg
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November 17, 2024 at 9:50 AM
marylandmatters.org
It was the second straight KidsCount report where Maryland has slipped in the ranking of states for overall performance.

marylandmatters.org/2024/06/10/mar…
Maryland gets middling results for states in annual report on children's well-being - Maryland Matters
Annual report shows Maryland remains in the middle of the pack when it comes to the well being of children.
marylandmatters.org
December 31, 2024 at 4:35 AM
okpolicy.bsky.social
📉 48th in education
📉 43rd in health
📉 46th in teen birth rate

Oklahoma kids deserve better than bottom rankings.
#KIDSCOUNT #KIDSCOUNT2025 #BottomTen #OklahomaKids @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social
Oklahoma ranks 46th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, highlighting lawmakers’ misplaced priorities - Oklahoma Policy Institute
New report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds Oklahoma remained among the worst states for child well-being, reflecting the failure of state leaders to invest in a better future for our children...
okpolicy.org
June 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
acnjforkids.bsky.social
Proud to support Paterson Alliance in celebrating honorees at The #ExtraMileAwards Luncheon at The Brownstone We look forward to working together on the release of next yr's #Paterson #KidsCount: acnj.org/kids-count/p...
May 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
michleague.bsky.social
💡 How are children in Michigan fairing?

The @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social 2025 Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Data Snapshot shows that key government policies — like tax credits and food assistance — cut child poverty nearly in half in 2024. #KidsCount
Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States: A 10-Year Update
The Supplemental Poverty Measure shows how policy choices cut child poverty and why reliable data matter for kids, families and states.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
acnjforkids.bsky.social
NJ ranks 20th in Family & Community. Teen births are down, but more kids live in single-parent homes or with caregivers lacking a diploma. With federal cuts ahead, families face even greater risk. acnj.org/nationalkids...
#KidsCount #SupportFamilies #InvestInCare #NJVotes4Kids
July 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
missouriindependent.com
Missouri lags behind most states in children’s health, report finds

Annual KidsCount report shows only 10 other states had the same or worse rates of child and teen deaths as Missouri in 2021
#moleg #mogov via @clarabatess

missouriindependent.com/2023/06/22/mis…
Missouri lags behind most states in children’s health, report finds • Missouri Independent
Missouri ranks in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a recent report from the Casey Foundation.
missouriindependent.com
December 20, 2024 at 5:34 PM
okpolicy.bsky.social
We owe it to our kids to do better.

Get the full picture. Find Oklahoma's #KIDSCOUNT rankings and more info from #OKPolicy: okpolicy.org/kids-count-2025
Oklahoma ranks 46th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, highlighting lawmakers’ misplaced priorities
Oklahoma ranks among the bottom five states for overall child well-being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing child ...
okpolicy.org
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
okpolicy.bsky.social
"Oklahoma families are doing what they're supposed to do, and it still isn't enough to help them get ahead."

- Carly Putnam, policy director for OK Policy, says that if Oklahoma lawmakers really want to help families, they should fund kids' programs like a priority — not an afterthought. #KIDSCOUNT
July 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
narfnampil.bsky.social
#TaxSky #KidsCount
governorwalz.mn.gov Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · Apr 16
The numbers are in after yesterday’s tax deadline.

Minnesota’s new Child Tax Credit delivered an average $2,400 back to working class families, benefiting nearly 400,000 kids.

Regardless of Washington chaos, we’re still making Minnesota the best state for kids to grow up.
April 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
michleague.bsky.social
Read the League's data anaylsis by Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social
#KidsCount #Mileg
Public programs work to reduce child poverty – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in The Alpena News. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau makes one thing clear: public programs work.  Data from the 2024 Supplemental Poverty Measure show...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
michleague.bsky.social
🚨 New Blog Alert 🚨
Data-informed budget priorities: the key to success for Michigan’s kids by Kids Count Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social

Read the full column: bit.ly/4jS4dBX
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Data-informed budget priorities: the key to success for Michigan’s kids – MLPP
A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. Good decisions start with good data. These are the opening words of the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book released this month to give us a br...
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June 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
okpolicy.bsky.social
The data is clear: Oklahoma is one of the worst states in the country when it comes to child well-being. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

#KIDSCOUNT @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social
Oklahoma ranks 46th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, highlighting lawmakers’ misplaced priorities
Oklahoma ranks among the bottom five states for overall child well-being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing child ...
okpolicy.org
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
michleague.bsky.social
Today, #KidsCount Policy Director @annekuhnen.bsky.social is on the Hill with @nwlc.org to tell lawmakers:

❤️ Child care is essential infrastructure

❤️ Accessible child care should be a right, not a luxury

❤️ Skyrocketing child care costs impact working class parents most #fundchildcare
December 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM