LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kids in Kentucky are better off this year than they were in years past, but there are still areas – like obesity, poverty and education– where the state is falling behind. Those are the findings from a new report that tracks outcomes for Kentucky Children.

It’s called the 2025 Kids Count Data Dashboard. Researchers take the latest data on childhood well-being to see whether outcomes for children have improved, worsened or stayed the same. Metrics include economic well-being, health, education and community and family.

“So, there’s good news, but there’s bad news,” said Dr. Terry Brooks, the Executive Director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, who’s vision is to make Kentucky the best place in America to be a kid. “Let’s be very clear. This data is critical if you care

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