Health

Safeguarding the health and wellness of our children has important implications for their ability to succeed in school and in life. D.C. KIDS COUNT tracks access to coverage, care and outcomes for expectant mothers, children and youth in our city.

More than half of all children in D.C. under 21 rely on public health insurance -- Medicaid and CHIP (the Children's Health Insurance Plan). Read more about why preserving and strengthening these safety net programs is so important in our policy snapshot.

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