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North Dakota KIDS COUNT is a statewide effort to track the status of children in North Dakota. It is sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and supported by the Center for Social Research at North Dakota State University. By providing policymakers and citizens with benchmarks of child well-being, North Dakota KIDS COUNT seeks to enrich local and state discussions concerning ways to secure a better future for all children.
Opening Doors for Young Parents
This 2018 policy report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation explains that by helping young adult parents navigate the difficult transitions to both adulthood and parenthood, we can change the odds for them and their children.
Are North Dakota high school graduates prepared for college-level courses?
While most high school students graduate on time and pursue post-high school education, many are not prepared for college-level courses. The September 2018 Insights on Children provides data on college-readiness scores as detailed by ACT, Inc.
The 2018 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Fact Book is now available. The 2018 Fact Book, released July 23, provides county and planning region data for North Dakota in the areas of Demographics, Family and Community, Economic Well-Being, Education and Early Care, Health, and Safety and Risky Behavior.
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North Dakota 11th in nation for child well-being.
Although North Dakota ranks well in economic, family, and community indicators, several challenges exist with respect to education and health that could harm children if there is an undercount in the 2020 Census.
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