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Regionally Speaking: 2023 Kids Count Data Book

Lakeshore Public Media | By Dee Dotson
Published April 10, 2023 at 12:29 PM CDT
Indiana Youth Institute

The 2023 Kids Count Data Book was just released. The organization annually releases its Kids Count Data Book, documenting child well-being across metrics that include: family and community, health, economy and education. Across six editions, Indiana's rank has barely budged. The 2023 report detailed mental health challenges for youth, shortages of child care providers and learning barriers for Hoosier kids. Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson speaks with Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman about the report.

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Local News Local Newsregionally speakingIndiana Youth InstituteIndiana Youth Institute President Tami SilvermanIYI "Kids Count Data" Bookyouth mental health issueseducation in Indiana
Dee Dotson
As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.
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