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The 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book

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America's Youth Mental Health Crisis

Learn how children in America are struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels.

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A group of adults sit in a conference room. They wear business attire as they observe a presentation.

blog   |   September 30, 2022

Workforce Development Lessons From the Baltimore Health Corps

Three Hispanic siblings sit in front of a grassy knoll. They beam at the camera, wearing backpacks.

blog   |   September 27, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month

A young Black mother helps load her two small children—one of whom carries a soccer ball—into their car.

blog   |   September 19, 2022

New Data Show That the Child Tax Credit Fueled a Substantial Reduction in Child Poverty

Young black man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and jean jacket smiles at the camera

report   |   September 19, 2022

Diversion: A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice

A multiracial group of three young adults sit in an office setting. They wear business attire and headsets. A young Black man seated between a young woman of color and a young man of color, smiles at the camera.

blog   |   September 16, 2022

Proposals From Youth Justice Organizations Sought to Create Career Opportunities

A multiracial group of young people gather around a table, working together. One, a young Black woman, stands, pointing to something in a book. Three other young people sit and smile in agreement with her.

blog   |   September 15, 2022

New LEAP Fellows Promote Leadership and Community Service

26%

AECF trend upwards

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

State Data on Anxiety and Depression KIDS COUNT Data Center