NM KIDS COUNT Data Book The continuing Great Recession has thrown more of New Mexico’s children and families into poverty. This annual report looks at the well-being of the state’s children on indicators such as poverty, education, health, and more. (State-, county- and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)
Report New Mexico’s home visiting/parent coaching programs dramatically improve outcomes for the children and families they serve. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of families can take advantage of these important programs and the areas of the state with the greatest needs often have the fewest programs. (County-level data on child-raising vulnerability factors and population by race and ethnicity.)
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book This annual report looks at the well-being of New Mexico’s children and includes an essay about the need for an education continuum that begins at birth and integrates with the first few years of school. (State-, county-, and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)
Report This special KIDS COUNT report is the first in a series on racial/ethnic disparities. It looks at some of the challenges faced by New Mexico’s minority youth and speaks to the need to understand and address the root causes. (State-level data by race and ethnicity on indicators of child and family well-being.)
Policy Brief A concise look at the challenges New Mexico's youngest residents face, as well as some of the support programs already in place. (State-level data on population demographics and the general fund budget.)