US Kids Count report reveals mixed results for child well-being across states.
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New Mexico has been ranked as the worst state for child well-being in the US, according to the 2023 Kids County Data Book. The state ranks last in the nation for child well-being, with 24% of children living in poverty, and also ranks last in education and 45th in health, with 6% of children uninsured. The report showed about 1 in 5 children live in a high-poverty area. However, there have been improvements in child poverty, high school graduation rates, and children without health insurance since 2010.
- New Mexico ranks as the worst state for child well-being KOAT New Mexico
- Kids Count report indicates Maryland ranks 21st for overall child wellbeing WBAL TV Baltimore
- New York ranks 30th out of 50 states for child well-being: study New York Post
- Oregon ranks among middle of the pack in nationwide child care report KOIN.com
- Nevada couples have highest child care cost burden in nation, 2023 Kids Count report finds Reno Gazette Journal
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