National KIDS COUNT
Kentucky is 40th in KIDS COUNT Ranking of Child Well-Being
The 2010 National KIDS COUNT Data Book, released on July 27, 2010, 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 40th in overall child well-being..
2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book Online - Read the data book online, download pdfs of the book, or jump to specific state profiles.
For more information on Kentucky's rankings:
- Kentucky Press Release (pdf)
- Kentucky State Profile (pdf)
- Kentucky Fact Sheet (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.
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.