Indiana Youth Institute

Indiana’s children are faring better than they were a year ago, according to an annual review of child well-being. The State of the Child presentation at the Indiana Statehouse this week highlighted new data that examines youth outcomes including health, education, economic and family factors.

Indiana’s Youth Institute has announced a new effort, FIVE by 50, to ensure every child across the state is connected to at least five supportive adults by the year 2050.

A new national report paints a picture of how kids’ overall well-being has changed in recent years. In education, the report said students are struggling to overcome pandemic learning loss and factors like poverty, trauma and school absences.

The Indiana Kids Count Data Book takes a deep dive into four measures including health, education, economic well-being, family and community.

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.

The report also shows high rates of obesity, shortages in child care and an increase in students seriously considering suicide.

A coalition of youth-serving organizations has announced plans to serve youth development professionals.

Young people in Indiana can find ways to engage with the governmental process.

The Indiana Youth Institute is data to outline how serious the situation is and to gather information from teachers and other youth workers.

Indiana’s worst ranking in the 2022 Kids Count data is in health, where it's 36th in the country.