Florida remains in bottom half of child wellbeing in annual databook

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 437

Last Updated: 3 days, 9 hours ago

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Florida’s overall state of child wellbeing did not improve in this year’s Kids Count Data Profile, although some segments including graduation rates\ and teen birth did see gains.

Florida jumped four spots in education ranking compared to last year’s report, up to 15th, working toward the fifth place ranking the state held two years ago. Florida’s family and community category improved, too, jumping one spot, to 29th.

The state’s children’s health category dropped three …

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