California’s children rank in the bottom third of all states in overall well-being, according to a new report released this week. The authors of the report, “2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Trends in ...

Despite compiling $2.2 billion in child support payments from 2020 through 2024, Louisiana was among the lowest ranked states and U.S. territories for such collections, according to an audit released ...

Across 2021 and 2022, 1 in 2 New Mexican children experienced an adverse childhood experience — a traumatic experience that could include abuse, neglect or witnessing domestic violence, according to a ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — When it comes to children’s health, Kansas ranks near the bottom of the United States. The data was then grouped into three categories: Kids’ Health and Access to Health Care; ...

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