http://www.aecf.org/resources/...ids-count-data-book/
A state-level examination of the data reveals
a hard truth: A child’s chances of thriving
depend not just on individual, familial and
community characteristics, but also on the
state[Alabama ranks 44th] in which she or he is born and raised.............
States in the Southeast, Southwest
and Appalachia — where the poorest states
are located — populated the bottom of the
overall rankings. In fact, with the exception
of California, the 15 lowest-ranked states were
located in these regions. States in the Southwest
occupied three of the five lowest rankings
for child well-being
A State-to-State Comparison of Economic Well-Being: 2014
Alabama ranks 39th.
To help children grow into successful, productive adults, their
parents need well-paying jobs, affordable housing and the ability
to invest in their children’s future. When parents are unemployed
or earn low wages, they may struggle to meet their children’s
most basic needs. Economic uncertainty also increases parental
stress, which, in turn, can compromise parenting.
27 The negative
effects of poverty on children also increase the chances of poor
outcomes for youth and young adults, such as teen pregnancy
and failure to graduate from high school.
28
A State-to-State Comparison of Education: 2014
Alabama ranks 45th
Establishing the conditions that promote successful educational
achievement for children begins with quality prenatal care and
continues into the early elementary school years. With a strong
and healthy beginning, children can more easily stay on track to
remain in school and graduate, pursue postsecondary education
and training and successfully transition to adulthood. Yet the
United States continues to have significant gaps in educational
achievement by race and income.
32 Addressing the achievement
gap will be key to our future workforce competing on a global scale.
A State-to-State Comparison of Health: 2014
Alabama ranks 36th.
Children’s health is the foundation of their overall development,
and ensuring that they are born healthy is the first step toward
increasing the life chances of disadvantaged children. Poverty, poor
nutrition, lack of preventive health care, substance abuse, maternal
depression and family violence put children’s health at risk. Poor
health in childhood impacts other critical aspects of a child’s life,
such as school readiness and attendance, and can have lasting
consequences on his or her future health and well-being.
A State-to-State Comparison of Family and Community: 2014
Alabama ranks 42nd.
When children are nurtured and well cared for, they have better
social-emotional and learning outcomes. Parents struggling with
financial hardship are more prone to stress and depression, which
can interfere with effective parenting. These findings underscore
the importance of two-generation strategies that strengthen families
by mitigating their underlying economic distress and addressing
the well-being of both parents and children. Where families live
also matters. When communities have strong institutions and the
resources to provide safety, good schools and quality support
services, families and their children are more likely to thrive.
Children without
Low-birthweight babies health insurance
In 21 states, the percentage of
children without health coverage
was 5 percent[Alabama] or less in 2012.
Massachusetts had the lowest
rate, 1 percent, compared with
a high of 17 percent in Nevada.
Bentley and the repugs are working hard for the wealthy and leaving your children to suffer for the benefit of corporate greed.