A report out this year finds Kentucky and Ohio lagging behind other states when it comes to meeting the needs of children. The annual Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT Data Book looks state by state at the well-being of children and families measuring socio-economic factors.
Ohio ranked 29th while Kentucky came in 40th overall. Key areas of concern include family financial security and early childhood education.
On Cincinnati Edition, we look at the underlying causes behind the numbers and the efforts to change course.
Guests:
- Lynanne Gutierrez, chief operating and policy officer, Groundwork Ohio
- Terry Brooks, executive director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
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