Kids Count Report Shows WV Children Improving

Child well-being in West Virginia improved slightly across 16 indicators according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie Casey Foundation. While the state is spending less on many aspects of public wellness, data shows the state continues to perform well. Kelly Allen with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy says that investment is still very necessary…

“There’s a really significant worry that we lose event that slight good momentum that we had in this report if lawmakers don’t double down in investing in these programs that we know help children and families thrive.”