WisKids Count tracks, analyzes, synthesizes, and communicates data about the health and well-being of children and families in Wisconsin. WisKids Count is a part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count project which seeks to enrich local, state and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children.
The Kids Count Data Center provides access to a wide range on data on indicators of child well-being in Wisconsin. Using the tools in the Data Center, you can easily create a profile of your county or school district. For more information on how to use the Kids Count Data Center, see our instructional presentation.
Wisconsin is among the many states in which the rate and number of youth confined in institutions has dramatically declined over the past decade. This trend is highlighted in a recent release from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, titled Reducing Youth Incarceration in the United States. While still confining youth at higher rates than...
What Do the New Guidelines Mean for the Medicaid Option? Yesterday federal officials released the 2013 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, better known as the federal poverty level (FPL). States and the federal government use the guidelines to determine eligibility for many public assistance programs, such as Medicaid, BadgerCare and...
Wisconsin families who live in rural counties are the most likely to benefit from the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), according to a new report from the Wisconsin Budget Project. The EITC provides a huge boost for Wisconsin’s rural economy and acts as an important resource for working families battling to stay out of poverty. ...
Martin Luther King Day is an important time to take stock of the well-being of children of color in our state. You need look no farther than the White House to recognize that in some respects, great strides have been made in terms of opportunity for African Americans in our country. But as child advocates, we are concerned about racial...
What can possibly explain why violent crimes are committed? Do you wonder after reading a tragic news article what on earth could possibly cause a person to commit such a horrendous crime? If so, you are not alone. Many professionals have dedicated their careers searching for an answer and resolution to violent crime, and there are...
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