Falling Short on Dental Care for Children

Posted by Terrylynn Tyrell on Jan 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

In the past 50 years, dental care has improved significantly transforming oral health in America. Rarely do we see individuals with rows of missing teeth that once were commonplace. However, millions of children are still afflicted with oral health problems,…

KIDS COUNT indicators: Academics and health up, economic security down for America’s kids

Posted by Casey_Labrack on Jul 25, 2012 at 12:01 PM

In recent years, America’s children are largely better educated and healthier, but less economically secure, according to the just-released 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book from our partner the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The improvement in education indicators is heartening. Despite the…