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Arkansas data show families with children struggling during COVID crisis

December 14, 2020

Arkansas performed better than most states on access to health insurance, but is falling short on food and housing security indicators, according to Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and a Roadmap for Recovery, a 50-state report of...

Arkansas Rises in Overall State Child Well-Being Ranking

June 17, 2019

The number of Arkansas children living in poverty has continued to improve, according to data released today in the annual Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT® Data Book. The number of Arkansas children living in poverty decreased by 9,000...

Infographic: Public Policies To Help AR Improve Outcomes for Kids

June 13, 2017

Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the Kids Count Data Book, a comprehensive, 50-state look at child welfare. This year, Arkansas ranks 47th place in economic well-being, a staggering fall from 36th place last year. We have...

Children living in poverty is decreasing, but we’re still in the bottom 10 states

June 23, 2016

A new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation gives Arkansas some reason to be hopeful: 2014 data shows more young workers are on track to a stable career, many parents are paying a smaller share of their income...

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