KIDS COUNT Indicator Briefs

KIDS COUNT® indicator briefs, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation from 2007 to 2009, highlighted data trends and strategies linked to a particular topic. The 11-part series tackled a range of issues, from reducing the child poverty rate to increasing the percentage of kids living in two-parent families. Explore the KIDS COUNT indicator briefs.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Preventing Low Birthweight

This brief outlines five strategies for reducing the rate of low birthweight babies.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Child Poverty Rate

This brief outlines five strategies for moving families out of poverty and toward financial stability.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Increasing the Percentage of Children Living in Two-Parent Families

This brief outlines four strategies for increasing the percentage of children living with two parents.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Teen Birth Rate

This brief outlines six strategies to help prevent teen pregnancy.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the High School Dropout Rate

This brief outlines five strategies for reducing the number of teens who drop out before graduating from high school.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Child Death Rate

This brief outlines five strategies to address health and safety issues that affect the well-being of children ages 1-14.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Increasing the Number of Children Whose Parents Have Stable Employment

This report outlines eight broad strategies for increasing the job stability of families to help improve children's healthy development.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Number of Disconnected Youth

This brief outlines five strategies for reducing the number of disconnected youth.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing the Teen Death Rate

This brief outlines strategies for reducing the teen death rate in the U.S.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing Infant Mortality

This brief outlines four strategies for reducing the infant mortality rate in the U.S.

KIDS COUNT Indicator Briefs

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