Building a Brighter Future for Children, Families and Communities

A mom and young child. Kids under age 5 are set to be undercounted in the 2020 census unless communities move into action.

The 2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book Is Now Available

The 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book warns that the 2020 census is mired in challenges that could shortchange the official census count for kids younger than age 5.

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Our Areas of Investment

Advancing child welfare and juvenile justice for kids in America

Connecting low-income families with economic opportunity

Supporting community change to benefit kids and parents

Advancing leadership development, equity and inclusion to achieve results

Informing research and policy at the federal and state level

Tracking child well-being because KIDS COUNT

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Where We Work

On the Ground Strategies

Building public, private and community partnerships to improve education, job opportunities, health and neighborhoods for Atlanta kids and families in low-income communities.

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Building and investing in public, private and community partnerships to improve education, job opportunities, health and neighborhoods for Baltimore City’s kids and families.

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An effective strategy to assist low-income individuals and families with reaching financial stability and moving up the economic ladder.

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Practice and policy experts work with public systems to improve outcomes for children involved with child welfare systems.

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A prestigious leadership program for outstanding executives who can steer and influence organizations serving children and families.

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Public systems, schools and communities guiding public investment toward evidence-based programs that improve children’s growth and development.

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A community development strategy promoting healthy development and academic success for kids alongside adult services focused on parenting and financial stability.

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A national and state-based initiative that unites the people, public systems and resources necessary to help young people transition from foster care to adulthood.

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A site-based effort to reduce the use of detention — the holding of youth before adjudication — and increase more effective interventions.

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A group of child advocacy and research organizations representing every state and using data to promote smart policies on issues ranging from child welfare and juvenile justice to education and economic opportunity. 

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A jurisdiction-level reform effort to reduce the number of youth in correctional facilities and other out-of-home placements.

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Helping leaders, organizations and groups move from intention to action for children and families.

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