Kids Count

In a 2020 report, New Jersey had its worst showing in the domain of economic well-being.

While about 14% of New Jersey's child population lives in poverty, it's a reality for nearly a quarter of black and Hispanic children.

But high housing costs are a big problem for many lower-income families with kids.

Since 2011, New Jersey has increased the rate of young children who are immunized from 71 percent to 82 percent in 2015.

Nationwide, 12 percent of parents — or seven million Americans — lacked health insurance in 2015, according to the latest data.

As the economy continues to fight back from the Great Recession, more Garden State families are making progress. According to a new report from the Kids Count Data Center, fewer American kids are living with an unemployed parent. Ceil Zalkind, Advocates for Children of New Jersey executive director, said New Jersey ranks in the top 10 nationally in this metric...

A new report finds New Jersey is still one of the best states in the nation for children, but we've also got significant problems that are getting worse.