Apriell Hartsfield, Kids Count director for VOICES for Alabama Children, speaks at the 2025 Kids Count Data Book press conference at the Autauga County Family Resource Center in Prattville, Alabama on Feb. 17, 2025. Hartsfield said when the national data came out in June that it is more important to look at the state’s progress, or lack there of, instead of comparing Alabama to other states. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)
Alabama fell four ranks in overall child well-being in the national KidsCount numbers released last week.
Alabama ranks 43rd in overall child well-being, according to the data. That ranking is determined by four sub groups: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. Alabama declined in all four indicators…