The Index includes state level data with trends over time to help analyze what progress the state is making to improve the lives of young people. This compilation of indicators of child well-being includes reports of key services offered, and the outcomes for children. These data provide detailed portraits of how the younger generation is faring, in order to better understand their strengths, and their needs. They also offer a discussion of what the key indicators of child well-being mean. They have learned over the years that "what people don’t know can hurt children" and that well informed decisions help children.

The Executive Summary is attached.  For more information about the Index, click here.