Connecticut Making Some Progress with Children’s Well-Being

The Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private charitable organization, has released its 2011 Kids Count Data Book. The book, which compiles data on child well-being in each state, ranked Connecticut sixth nationally.

The data shows that between 2006 and 2009, the most recent year data was available, Connecticut had a reduction in the number of low-birth weight babies, teen dropouts, and teen deaths. On the other hand, the state saw an increase in infant and child deaths and children without secure parental employment.

Between 2000 and 2009, Connecticut experienced an 8% increase in the child poverty rate. However, this was well below the 18% increase nationally.