Child Well-Being in the United States

Child Well-being in the United States

The poverty rate among children is a crucial indicator of child well-being. Yet, the overall well-being of a child depends on more than just economic security. Education, health, and family and community, all play an important role. Leslie Boissiere of the Annie E. Casey Foundation joins EconoFact Chats to discuss the 2025 Kids Count Data Book report, which tracks trends in child well-being across these broad sets of indicators, disaggregated by…

Oklahoma Legislature Ends Session with Unsettled Budget and Child Well-being Concerns, Criminal Justice Reforms Applauded

Oklahoma faces budget concerns, justice system reform, child well-being issues, federal Medicaid cut debates, and juvenile detention regulation changes.