Get the 2025 Alabama Kids Count Data Book!
Use this book to research, track, and help
improve child well-being.
The 2025 Alabama Kids Count Data Book is here!
VOICES for Alabama’s Children releases the Alabama Kids Count Data Book (Data Book) annually. As we celebrate our 32nd edition, we’re moving to a fully digital format, making it easier than ever to access the vital information you need.
While we are changing how we deliver the Data Book, our commitment to providing accurate and relevant information remains unwavering.
The Data Book is the most trusted and comprehensive source of research on child well-being in Alabama and its 67 counties. It has been a vital tool for more than 30 years, providing both a benchmark and a roadmap for assessing how children are faring and what it is like to grow up in Alabama. It is used to raise awareness of children’s issues, highlight areas of need, prioritize child well-being, and inform decision-making at the state and local levels.
Childhood today presents significant challenges, particularly in mental health, influenced by rapid technological and societal changes compared to just a few years ago. In response, we are transitioning to a new digital format that will allow us to share timely insights throughout the year and provide greater flexibility in how and what data reaches our various stakeholders.
This year, we are also examining child well-being data through the lens of mental health. Mental health does not start in a therapist’s office. It begins with safe homes, trusted adults, supportive schools, and responsive systems. By applying this mental health perspective across various indicators, we can gain a clearer understanding of where children in Alabama are flourishing and where support is most urgently needed – not just for children to survive but truly thrive.
For more child well-being information, visit the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s National KIDS COUNT® Data Center to access hundreds of indicators! We are grateful to the Annie E. Casey Foundation for their decades-long partnership as Alabama’s KIDS COUNT grantee and provider.
Download your copy of the 2025 Alabama Kids Count Data Book TODAY at the link below and scroll down the page to download your County Data Profile page.
