18 June 2026
| Economic Security | Health | Education & Early Learning
2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book Ranks Kansas Kids 14th in Child Well-being
Olivia Sourivong | June 18, 2026
Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the national KIDS COUNT® Data Book, which ranks all 50 U.S. states on how children and families perform in education, health, economic well-being, and family and community support. What makes this year's data book unique is its new scoring system that incorporates pre-pandemic numbers alongside 2024 statistics. This year, Kansas saw a score of 636 and was ranked 14th in overall child well-being.
