Expanding Young People's Economic Future

A new report shows that eight of 10 indicators of child well-being have improved nationally, corresponding to a six-year period of economic growth and significant expansion of public programs.

Despite this news, the study cautions that nearly one in six young adults, ages 18 to 24, are not working, have no degree beyond high school, and are not enrolled in school. These "disconnected" youth face a particularly tough transition to successful adulthood.