The well-being of children declined nationally from 2019 to 2024 and the impact of the COVID pandemic on education still is being felt, according to a new report.
The Kids Count Data Book, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, tracks the well-being of children nationally and by state. The report has been published annually since 1990 and looks at four primary categories to gauge child well-being: Economic, education, health, and family and community.