Kids Count North Dakota

Policy Basics: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

Read about North Dakota's progress on a state-based ICWA policy in this new report covering bills from the 2023 and 2025 sessions and updated data on North Dakota's child protection system.

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Measuring Access to Opportunity in the United States: A 10-Year Update

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released a report showing economic policies like SNAP and tax credits reduce child poverty. See how these policies are supporting North Dakota families in this new report.

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New Summary of the 2025 Legislative Session: Progress and Stalled Efforts Related to Children's Well-Being

The 2025 North Dakota Legislative Session wrapped up at the beginning of May where policymakers introduced more than 1,000 bills. A handful of these bills impacted child and family well-being, including investments in school meals and child care, and a commitment to best practices in the child welfare system.

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2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book

The 36th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book looks at child well-being in states and territories across the country. See how North Dakota stacks up in this new report.

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New Report on Energy Security and Children's Well-Being

Not every family in North Dakota has the same access to affordable energy. When families struggle to afford energy costs, their health and well-being suffer. Reliable access to energy ensures a home is heated and cooled during extreme weather, a family can cook and store food, and people can access the internet for things like telehealth appointments and education needs.

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Data

Thoughtful, effective policies and programs rely on solid data. North Dakota KIDS COUNT is dedicated to providing current, relevant, and reliable data to shape the issues affecting North Dakota children and families.

Publications

North Dakota KIDS COUNT regularly releases research, data-driven publications, and analysis to help keep policymakers, community members, and advocates up-to-date on the issues affecting North Dakota children and families.

News

Stay up-to-date with all of the latest announcements, press statements, and news stories about North Dakota KIDS COUNT and our data-driven work to help children in our state.

Resources

North Dakota KIDS COUNT is often asked to give presentations on the data, deliver testimony, and provide our expertise on policies moving forward. Find links to our presentations and other resources.

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North Dakota KIDS COUNT is dedicated to improving the well-being of children in our state. When policy decisions are rooted in data and research, kids grow up in economically secure families, live in resilient communities, and meet developmental, health, and educational milestones.

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