Newark Kids Count

Identifying Obstacles, Celebrating Achievements

Published annually since 1997, Newark Kids Count tracks key trends in child health and well-being in New Jersey’s largest city with the latest statistics available. The reports provide insight into how children are faring across nearly 100 indicators in seven domains: demographics, family economic security, health, child protection, childcare, education, and teen development.

Check out the latest report on Newark, a data snapshot on Infant Maternal health in the City.

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In 2024, the report was published in Spanish for the first time. Check it out!

ACNJ's Newark Kids Count reports are made possible by the generous support of the Prudential Foundation and the Victoria Foundation.