Tuesday, October 02, 2007
2007 KIDS COUNT data books now available...
I talk about this every year when the new edition is released. But this really is a valuable resource for all child advocates, human services staff and administrators, researchers, policymakers, and interested citizens! The 2007 Minnesota KIDS COUNT data book. KIDS COUNT is produced by Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota, is now available for download through the website.
KIDS COUNT is THE source of data on the status of Minnesota’s children for:
2007 Minnesota KIDS COUNT Data Book: Seven Basic Needs
The number of Minnesota children living in extreme poverty has increased by 63 percent since 2000, and the number without health insurance has climbed to 79,000. These are among the numerous findings in the 2007 data book, Seven Basic Needs. The book focuses on needs that contribute to every child’s well-being: Family & Caregivers, Economic Security, Food & Nutrition, Healthy Development, Early Care & Education, School-age Care & Education, and Safe Homes & Communities. Within these need areas, we provide 115 data indicators of well-being, including 40 indicators at the county level. Available online at www.cdf-mn.org/kidscount.htm.
2007 National KIDS COUNT Data Book
The 18th annual National KIDS COUNT Data Book supplements the Minnesota data book with a national and state-by-state perspective on the conditions of America’s children and families. New this year is information on child well-being in Puerto Rico. This year’s essay examines the child welfare system and challenges the country to make lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care a national priority. Available online at www.kidscount.org.
I talk about this every year when the new edition is released. But this really is a valuable resource for all child advocates, human services staff and administrators, researchers, policymakers, and interested citizens! The 2007 Minnesota KIDS COUNT data book. KIDS COUNT is produced by Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota, is now available for download through the website.
KIDS COUNT is THE source of data on the status of Minnesota’s children for:
- Public Policy Decisions
- Program Planning & Evaluation
- Social Policy Research
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Reports & Presentations
- Grant Applications
2007 Minnesota KIDS COUNT Data Book: Seven Basic Needs
The number of Minnesota children living in extreme poverty has increased by 63 percent since 2000, and the number without health insurance has climbed to 79,000. These are among the numerous findings in the 2007 data book, Seven Basic Needs. The book focuses on needs that contribute to every child’s well-being: Family & Caregivers, Economic Security, Food & Nutrition, Healthy Development, Early Care & Education, School-age Care & Education, and Safe Homes & Communities. Within these need areas, we provide 115 data indicators of well-being, including 40 indicators at the county level. Available online at www.cdf-mn.org/kidscount.htm.
2007 National KIDS COUNT Data Book
The 18th annual National KIDS COUNT Data Book supplements the Minnesota data book with a national and state-by-state perspective on the conditions of America’s children and families. New this year is information on child well-being in Puerto Rico. This year’s essay examines the child welfare system and challenges the country to make lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care a national priority. Available online at www.kidscount.org.
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 4:58 PM 
