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... The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people with respect to their educational, economic, social and health outcomes.

Our work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity, because children, youth and young adults need all three to succeed. We advance research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. ...

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1st quartile

1. New Hampshire
2. Vermont
3. Massachusetts
4. Utah
5. Minnesota
6. North Dakota
7. New Jersey
8. Connecticut
9. Iowa
10. Nebraska
11. Wisconsin
12. Colorado

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4th quartile

39. Georgia
40. Alaska
41. West Virginia
42. Arizona
43. Alabama
44. Texas
45. Arkansas
46. Oklahoma
47. Nevada
48. Mississippi
49. Louisiana
50. New Mexico
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Children are our future.