The 25th edition of the national KIDS COUNT Data Book, a state-by-state report on children's well-being issued by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, finds that Rhode Island ranks 26th in the nation for overall child well-being (1st is the best and 50th is the worst) based on 16 indicators. 

 

Rankings were also issued for four key areas:

• Health: Rhode Island ranks 15th  
• Education: Rhode Island ranks 25th 
• Economic Well-Being: Rhode Island ranks 26th 
• Family and Community: Rhode Island ranks 32nd

For more information, please see the full Data Book, and Rhode Island state ranking profile, as well as our press release about the publication & findings.

 

And check out the great media coverage the Data Book has received in Rhode Island:

• NBC 10
• Providence Journal
• Rhode Island Public Radio
• WPRI 12 (please also see WPRI's live interview with Elizabeth Burke Bryant here)

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT contributes data to the national KIDS COUNT Data Center, which is managed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

 

The national KIDS COUNT Data Center connects you to over four million data points about the well-being of children and families in each state and across the country. You can easily access hundreds of indicators related to health, education, employment and income, child welfare, and many other topics. The Data Center is free and available to all.

 

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