New Mexico rises from last to 49th in child welfare in national KIDS COUNT survey

New Mexico no longer ranks last in child welfare, according to an annual report published Monday comparing children’s wellbeing in all 50 states, but has risen to 49th. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT report found that New Mexico policies such as higher state tax credits for families helped decrease child poverty between 2019 […]

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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New Mexico no longer ranks last in child welfare, according to an annual report published Monday comparing children’s wellbeing in all 50 states, but has risen to 49th.

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT report found that New Mexico policies such as higher state tax credits for families helped decrease child poverty between 2019 and 2024, but the state remained last nationwide in …

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