Kids Count

Alabama ranked 45th in annual survey of child well-being

While this is one spot higher than the year before, analysts observed Alabama's improvement is largely the result of other states showing poorer outcomes as opposed to Alabama’s child well-being improving.

Report: State Improved in Several Child Health Indicators but Still Struggles With Poverty, Racial Disparity

Alabama has made significant progress in infant mortality rates, teen pregnancies and child safety, but poverty and a racial disparity in indicators of wellbeing remain a problem for children in the state, according to a report released today.

Report: Alabama Children Improve on Health, Family Measures

An annual survey of child well-being found Alabama continues to improve.

More than a Quarter of Alabama’s Children Live in Poverty, Report Finds

A new study shows that more than 26% of Alabama’s children are living at or below the poverty level. The 2015 Kids Count Data Book released this week by VOICES for Alabama’s Children provides a snapshot of well-being across several indicators including education, health and safety. “Well I think any time you’re talking about the […]