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A young asian man looks out the windoww, his chin rests on his folded arms on the ledge; he's wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

blog   |   February 21, 2025

Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health

A young man in a jean jacket layered over a gray hoodie stands against a tan wall, smiling.

blog   |   February 21, 2025

What Is Emerging Adult Justice?

Elijah Norris-Holliday (left) and Steve Bishop (right) attend the 2024 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's 2024 National Conference on Youth Justice.

blog   |   February 18, 2025

How to Respond Effectively When Kids Break the Law

Teenage girl with blonde hair, coat and backpack is using an ATM machine.

report   |   February 10, 2025

Opportunity Passport

26%

AECF trend upwards

From 2016 to 2020, nearly 26% more children ages 3 to 17 had anxiety or depression in the United States.

State Data on Anxiety and Depression KIDS COUNT Data Center