Indiana child well-being rank declines in national report

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 792

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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A new report shows Indiana’s ranking in a prominent child well-being report declined, despite marked improvements in youth health outcomes and one of the best education rankings in the nation.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks Indiana 29th in the nation for overall child well-being — the state’s worst ranking since 2021, and a decline of four spots from last year. The report is a state-by-state review of youth health, …

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