After years of holding steady at 6%, the rate of Arkansas children without health insurance increased to 8% in 2024, according to the newly released KIDS COUNT Data Book. To learn more about the well-being of Arkansas kids, check out the work of our partner organization @arkansasadvocate.com
Advocates for child well-being say improvement is an uphill battle in a state with declining or stagnant investment in programs like child care assistance.