National KIDS COUNT
Kentucky Remains 41st in National KIDS COUNT Ranking
The 2009 National KIDS COUNT Data Book, released on July 28th by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Kentucky Youth Advocates, provides a national and state-by-state look at the conditions of America’s children and families. The book ranks states on ten key indicators of child well-being and also provides an overall ranking. Kentucky ranks 41st for the second year in a row. |
For more information see:
KIDS COUNT 2009 Data Book Online - Read the data book online, download pdfs of the book, or jump to specific state profiles.
KIDS COUNT Data Center - Access over 100 measures of child well-being. This easy to use, powerful online tool allows you to generate custom reports, including profiles by state, comparisons by topic, and raw data.
For more information on Kentucky's rankings:
- Kentucky Press Release (pdf)
- Kentucky Fact Sheet (pdf)
To learn how to order a hard copy of the book click here.