Annie E Casey Foundation Archives • Alabama Political Reporter

Child wellbeing in Alabama may be declining slower than other states

Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators.

Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2023

Alabama must place more emphasis on our children’s needs and be sure they are met. Our future literally depends on it.

Beth ChapmanSeptember 6, 2022

"We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us."

David PersonJune 29, 2021

The latest Kids Count book also includes data on how families and children fared during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many Alabamians with court debt are sacrificing basic daily needs like food and medical care to pay down burdensome court costs, fines and fees,...

Chip BrownleeOctober 11, 2018

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 21, the 2015 Kids Data Book was released showing that the number of Alabama...

By Mary Ellen Judah On Monday, June 24th, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its annual KIDS COUNT Data Book and Alabama is no...