Racial Equity and Inclusion

The future success of our nation depends on our ability to ensure all children have the chance to be successful. Yet, in the United States today, racial inequities remain deep, systemic and stubbornly persistent, and children of color lack the opportunities and support that they need to thrive.

Some examples: Compared to the average kid, African American children are significantly more likely to live in single-parent families and high-poverty neighborhoods. American Indian kids are almost three times as likely to lack health insurance and more than twice as likely to live in neighborhoods with more limited resources. And Latino children are most likely to miss out on early childhood education and to live in a household led by someone who lacks a high school diploma.

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Race Equity and Inclusion Action Guide

Embracing Racial Equity: 7 Steps to Advance and Embed Race Equity and Inclusion Within Your Organization

Learn seven steps to help organizations embed racial equity and inclusion as part of their framework for driving meaningful social change.

January 8, 2015

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Race for Results

Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

This KIDS COUNT report shows how kids of different races are progressing on key milestones at national and state levels using the Race for Results Index.

March 30, 2014

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2017 Race for Results

Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

The 2017 Race for Results report tracks children’s progress by race and ethnicity and highlights support for immigrant families to help kids thrive.

October 24, 2017

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