National KIDS COUNT
Kentucky is 41st in KIDS COUNT Ranking of Child Well-Being
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book launched on August 17, 2011. This year’s message, “America’s Children, America’s Challenge: Promoting Opportunity for the Next Generation,” examines how children and families are faring in the wake of the recession. It ties together research findings on family economic success in 2010 and the critical role of investing in early childhood programs to allow the next generation to succeed.
The Data Book offers state rankings on 10 key indicators of child well-being, as well as data on two additional topics related to this year’s message: children with at least one unemployed parent in 2010 and children affected by foreclosure since 2007. See how Kentucky ranks on each of those indicators by using the widget to the right. For more information on the 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book, and Kentucky's rankings, visit the following links: |
- Kentucky State Profile (pdf)
- Kentucky Press Release (pdf)
To learn how to order a hard copy of the book, click here.
KIDS COUNT Data Center 
Access over 100 measures of child well-being, including all those regularly used in the National KIDS COUNT Data Book, and the Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book on the KIDS COUNT Data Center.
This easy to use, powerful online tool allows you to generate custom reports, including profiles by state, comparisons by topic, and raw data.
Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters
The Annie E. Casey Foundation and a range of partners are focusing attention on the critical importance of achieving grade-level reading proficiency for all children by the end of third grade. The ability to read is central to a child’s success in school, life-long earning potential, and ability to contribute to the nation’s economy and its security.
This new national emphasis on reading success was introduced on May 18, 2010, by a special KIDS COUNT report, Early Warning: Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters. For more information read our state press release.