The 2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index ranks the 67 Florida counties based on data from the national Kids Count project. It compares child well-being on 16 indicators in the areas of Economic Well-Being, Education, Health, and Family and Community.
Monday, December 14, 2020 by Matthew Peddie (WMFE)
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A new report from the Annie E Casey Foundation provides a grim snapshot of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Florida families.
The Kids Count report finds families in the Sunshine State are faring worse than families elsewhere in three areas: housing, health care and food security.
Florida Kids Count director Dr. Norin Dollard said before the pandemic, more than one third of Florida children lived in households which were spending 30 percent or more of their income on rent.
Image: Annie E Casey Foundation; Kids, Families and COVID-19 Pandemic Pain report.
A new report from the provides a grim snapshot of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Florida families.
The Kids Count report finds families in the Sunshine State are faring worse than families elsewhere in three areas: housing, health care and food security.
Florida Kids Count director Dr. Norin Dollard said before the pandemic, more than one third of Florida children lived in households which were spending 30 percent or more of their income on rent.
She said those households were at least able to pay rent.
“But now, like a quarter have no, little or no confidence that they’re going to be able to make their rent or mortgage payment next month.”