KIDS COUNT

The data provided by South Dakota KIDS COUNT gives South Dakotans a broad picture of how the state's children are doing. It provides parents, policymakers, advocates, and service providers with information they need to make informed decisions about policies and programs for children and families. We are a member of the national KIDS COUNT Network through the Annie E. Casey Foundation... South Dakota KIDS COUNT is dedicated to improving the well-being of children in our state. When policy decisions are rooted in data and research, kids grow up in economically secure families, live in resilient communities, and meet developmental, health, and educational milestones.