Articles tagged as: Kids Count Data Book
February 19, 2024
Annual Kids Count data finds Marion County youth continue to struggle with mental health, other areas improved
The Indiana Kids Count Data Book takes a deep dive into four measures including health, education, economic well-being, family and community.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Indiana kids’ wellbeing ranks highest in past decade
This year's annual national rankings measure improvement in the wellbeing of Indiana children. The 2023 Kids Count Data Book compares all 50 states in measures including economic well-being, education, health and family, and community. Indiana came in at 24 overall.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2023
Nearly a quarter of Indiana LGBTQ youth attempt suicide. This year, anti-LGBTQ bills at the Statehouse tripled
State numbers show nearly a quarter of LGBTQ youth have attempted suicide. The numbers come in a year when lawmakers filed more than two dozen bills with anti-LGBTQ+ themes.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2023
How are Indiana’s kids? Fewer youth are in foster care, but more considered suicide
The report also shows high rates of obesity, shortages in child care and an increase in students seriously considering suicide.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
Kids Count: Muncie family says involvement is key to high educational success
According to a Muncie community activist, Eldred Jones has done what society says she shouldn’t be able to do – raise nine high-achieving Black children in Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022
Kids Count Data Book summary shows Indiana’s overall child well-being remains unchanged
The state data book is usually released in January or early February. This year an extended census due to the pandemic pushed the release of the full book to April.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Annual Report Shows Modest Improvements For Hoosier Children
Each year, the Indiana Youth Institute works with state and national organizations to create a comprehensive look at issues affecting children.
Read MoreJune 17, 2019
Report: Indiana Improved Kids Health Ranking
The well-being of Hoosier children ranks in the middle of the pack, according to the Kids Count Data Book.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2019
Annual Data Book Outlines Hoosier Youth Wellbeing
The Indiana Kids Count Data Book measures four different areas including education, family and community, economy wellbeing and health.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
In 2018 Kids Count, Indiana Ranks In The Middle
Indiana recorded increased rates of low birth-weight babies and child and teens deaths, but better rates of children with insurance.
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