The New York KIDS COUNT team and its partners salute Annie E. Casey Foundation and the KIDS COUNT network on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book. During the past 25 years, there have been a number of positive developments in the well-being of children.  The 2014 KIDS COUNT Data Book identifies key policies that have contributed to improvements in child well-being as well as daunting challenges that remain. New York KIDS COUNT is proud  to be a member of the national network that continues to use data to develop policy to help children, youth and families across the state.