North Dakota Kids in Poverty Rise

Child poverty in North Dakota is surging, with a 30% jump since 2019, now affecting 23,000 kids — pushing the state’s child well-being ranking down from 7th to 14th. Families are under strain, with many spending over 30% of income on housing, impacting education and health. Yet, there’s resilience: employment rates for parents have improved, and North Dakota’s overall Kids Count score still beats the national average. Communities are rallying to meet urgent needs while working toward lasting solutions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c16caf9a8adceb69