How NJ child well-being compares with the rest of the nation
New Jersey ranks No. 1 in the category of education, but No. 22 in the category of economic well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Is your child OK? Report: 10% of NJ kids have anxiety/depression
The Garden State performs rather well compared to other states in the 2022 Kids Count Data Book, but advocates suggest more must be done to protect child health and well-being.
Kids were doing better in NJ ... but then, pandemic hit
Economic conditions were improving for New Jersey children through 2019, but the pandemic is likely to limit or wipe out progress moving forward, according to a pair of reports released Monday.
Report: 9% of NJ kids living in high-poverty neighborhoods
The share of New Jersey children living in areas plagued by poverty has shot up significantly since earlier this decade, according to a report released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
NJ ranked one of the best states for child well-being
But high housing costs are a big problem for many lower-income families with kids.
How New Jersey can help young parents thrive in the state
A new report shows how New Jersey can help young parents and their families thrive in the state.
A kid’s shot at success varies by state — see where NJ ranks
New Jersey ranks in the top half of states in all four categories: economic well being; education; health; and family and community indicators.
Growing number of NJ children have had a parent behind bars
The new numbers are an update to a 2016 report that says the incarceration of a parent can have the same impact on a child's well-being as domestic violence or abuse.