The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) recently released its annual Kids Count in Michigan Data Book, highlighting key data on the well-being of Michigan’s children and presenting policy recommendations to improve conditions for youth.

Kids Count highlights 16 child well-being indicators in four categories: economic security, education, family and community, and health and safety. Data is presented at three levels: statewide, for each of Michigan’s 83 counties and by region.

“Kids across the state are full of promise and potential, and policymakers need to listen to the data and make