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Kids Count data: Indiana ranks 36th in the nation for the health of its children

Brandon Smith

Indiana has the highest rate of children with mental health and behavioral conditions who did not receive counseling or treatment, according to Youth Institute Vice President Clint Kugler.
Indiana has fewer kids in foster care, but racial disparities remain

Sarah Vaughan

Child advocates remain concerned about how social workers are recommending children be placed in the system.