The three new data briefs focus on some of the most pressing issues children’s health advocates are faced with today. By providing accessible data we aim to equip advocates, policymakers, and community leaders with the information they need to pursue equitable, impactful change.  

Building on our recent data briefs on early learning and child care, we're excited to share the next phase of our KIDS COUNT® data project: three new briefs on economic justice.

We’re excited to share our first set of state issue briefs focusing on early learning and child care. These briefs explore child care provider rates, the number of young children (ages 3-4) not in school, and other critical factors that affect families with young children.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book show’s that Washington leaders must do more to provide the support and resources children need to thrive in school and life.

In this post, we’ll discuss what is contributing to those leading rankings, and we’ll share some of the advocacy we’re doing to continue pushing for progress in in these areas, particularly for children furthest from opportunity.

Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation published its 2024 KIDS COUNT® National Data Book, which ranks states in overall well-being and across four categories.

Washington is making progress in terms of overall child wellbeing. However, our state still has plenty of room to improve, especially in terms of education and economic well-being.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book was released today and revealed that Washington state ranks 16th in the nation for overall child well-being, slipping down one spot from 2022.

New KIDS COUNT brief highlights benefits of social and economic programs on children’s health beyond the pandemic.