Missouri and Kansas have tens of thousands of kids without healthcare. But poverty is down ^26.1%

KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Jodi Fortino - 6/15/2026, 9:00 AM

Negativity Bias 22.4% - Optimism Bias 13.2% - Biased Writer Voice 11.6%

Kansas and Missouri children are more economically secure than many of their peers across the country, but the latest Kids Count report shows many are still struggling to access health insurance. The annual child wellness report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, based on 2024 data, ranks states on kids’ economic well-being, education,... more