Iowa and the Annie E. Casey Foundation

According to the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Iowa ranked ninth among the 50 states in overall child well-being.

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On the Ground in Iowa

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Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative

The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative® is a systems-change effort that works at the local, state and national levels to advance policies and practices to most effectively meet the needs of young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood.

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KIDS COUNT Network

A group of state-based child advocacy and research organizations that use data to promote smart policies on issues ranging from child welfare and juvenile justice to education and economic opportunity.

Lessons From Iowa