KIDS COUNT is a national and state-by-state project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track the status of children in the United States. The Colorado Children’s Campaign produces KIDS COUNT in Colorado! as part of that project. Ours is an annual data initiative to assess and share information about the well-being of Colorado's children and trends that are impacting their lives. The report is designed to provide user-friendly state and county data, helping decision makers and advocates understand the challenges and opportunities facing children statewide, and focus attention and resources on the areas where they are needed most.
This year’s report, “The Big Picture: Taking the Whole Child Approach to Child Well-Being,” highlights issues impacting kids that overlap policy areas. The report makes connections between the Children’s Campaign’s longstanding issues areas – early childhood, health, and K-12 education.
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The 2013 report, “Community Matters,” found that Coloradans of all backgrounds are harnessing the power of community to ensure all kids grow up healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
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This year’s report, “The Importance of Place: Variations in Child Well-Being Across Colorado,” shows that where a child lives can substantially impact his or her chances for success.
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The 2011 report, “The Impact of the Great Recession on Colorado’s Children,” shows that the recession substantially impacted a wide range of Colorado children, including those who didn’t previously suffer from poverty and economic hardship.
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