Twitter Facebook Linkedin The 2024 Texas Kids Count Data Book highlights the state of child well-being across Texas with a focus on health, education, and economic security. According to the
Twitter Facebook Linkedin In 2022, a staggering three-quarters of Texas eighth graders scored below proficient in math, reflecting a 9-percentage point increase from 2019. This alarming trend highlights a significant
View the full data brief here. All Texans are worthy of mental health support, yet Texas adolescents and teens are particularly vulnerable to the life-threatening effects of depression and suicidal
All of us depend on a robust economy, so all of us need a childcare system that ensures parents can find care when and where they need it. It benefits
There are more than 73 million children under 18 living in the U.S., and over seven million of them call Texas home. The biennial Texas Kids Count report brings together
Texas is home to 10% of all children under 18 living in the United States. The nearly 7.5 million children living in Texas reflect the nation’s growing diversity. The number
The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book today. The report includes recent household data for all 50 states and analyzes how children and families are
The population of Texas children continues to grow, but we are still not adequately meeting the needs of our children and families. Texas is ranked as the 5th worst state
All children deserve the opportunity for a healthy life. However, in Texas, not all children have the food security, healthcare access, and economic security they need to thrive due to
Collin County is a rapidly growing community with many assets, including a young and diversifying workforce. But barriers to opportunity remain for residents based on race and ethnicity, income and
