Child well-being deteriorated in 29 states between 2021 and 2025, according to a report released Monday, June 8, by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). The annual Kids Count Data Book shows declines across health, education and economic indicators, with the national child poverty rate rising for the first time in a decade.
The report measures 16 metrics across four domains: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. Foundation officials said the findings reflect prolonged disruptions from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including school closures and mental health crises, which exacerbated existing challenges for families.
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