The Missouri KIDS COUNT® Data Book was released in April 2026 and provides an in-depth analysis of recent child well-being trends in the St. Louis region, focusing on indicators analyzed by the Family and Community Trust (FACT) related to child abuse and neglect, economic well-being, education, and health issues.
The state-wide data shows overall state improvements from 2024 to 2025, but notes decreases in food insecurity for children, low birthweights for infants, and targeted educational achievement proficiencies. Specific City of St. Louis data indicates additional decreases related to children under 18 in poverty and substantiated child abuse/neglect cases.