Kids Count

Group of kidsKIDS COUNT in Washington is our new partnership with Children’s Alliance to help improve young lives.


Together, we gather and analyze the best emerging data on how kids are doing in our state, and then turn that information into action on issues like poverty, hunger, health care, education, and racial equity.

KIDS COUNT in Washington understands that information is power. We seek a dialogue between what the data says and what communities know about kids. We put real life behind real numbers by pairing hard data with personal stories to give policymakers and the public the information they need to create brighter futures for our children.

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State of Washington's Children 2012

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Our 2012 State of Washington’s Children  report provides a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times.

 


Need Data on Kids and Families?

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The KIDS COUNT Data Center has over one hundred indicators on children and families. 

 



Kids Count in the News

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Kids should be priority in budget debate (schmudget, 12/2/2011)
Recession still weighs heavily on children (The Olympian,12/2/2011)

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The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership we formed with Children’s Alliance to improve young lives in Washington. Download the report.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Watch us on TVW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin recently appeared on TVW to discuss the 2012 Legislative Session, revenue options, and reform.

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Legislative Testimony

Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.

 Andy testimony






Listen to us on KUOW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin was recently on "The Conversation." He discussed our proposal to tax capital gains in Washington state. Listen here.

Check out our video

We created a video for our 5th Anniversary that highlights the importance of public investments to education, healthcare, and economic security. Click below.

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