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Zehnder-Merrell, Jane; Robotham, Michele – 1998
This Michigan Kids Count data book for 1997-98 describes the condition of children in each of Michigan's 83 counties. As in previous data books, an overview of general trends in the state and developments in each major area of child well-being are presented. This year's book also displays data for counties arranged into five groups based on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Bentz, Cara Anderson – 1998
This Kids Count report is the fifth to examine statewide trends and county data on the well-being of Nebraska's children. The bulk of this statistical report presents findings on 32 indicators of well-being in 8 areas: (1) juvenile justice, including juvenile arrests, and numbers committed to youth rehabilitation and treatment centers; (2)…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Neglect, Child Support
Johnston, Janet M. – 1999
This Kids Count report is the seventh to examine statewide trends and county data on the well-being of Nebraska's children. The bulk of this statistical report presents findings on indicators of well-being in eight areas: (1) child abuse and neglect/domestic violence (investigated and substantiated cases, who reports, types of abuse, domestic…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Health, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
D.C. Kids Count Collaborative for Children and Families, Washington, DC. – 1999
This Kids Count report details trends in the well-being of the District of Columbia's children. Following an executive summary, which describes overall findings, the bulk of the report presents the statistical portrait-based on eight areas of children's well-being: (1) general population trends; (2) economic security; (3) family attachment and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Health
Wyoming Children's Action Alliance, Cheyenne. – 1999
This Kids Count factbook details statewide trends in the well-being of Wyoming's children. Following an overview of key indicators and data sources, the factbook documents trends by county for 20 indicators, including the following: (1) poverty and population; (2) welfare reform; (3) certified day care facilities; (4) births; (5) infant deaths;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Health
Bergsten, Martha C.; Steketee, Martha Wade – 1999
This Kids Count report examines statewide trends in the well-being of Pennsylvania's children. The statistical portrait is based on trends in 17 indicators of child well being: (1) birth weight; (2) early prenatal care; (3) infant mortality; (4) substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect; (5) out-of-home placements; (6) delinquent children…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse
Kansas Action for Children, Inc., Topeka. – 1998
The Kids Count Data Book examines trends in the well-being of Kansas children. The statistical portrait is based on trends in 22 indicators of child well-being, grouped into 5 areas: (1) economic well-being--births to single teens, free school meals, family economic assistance, child poverty rates; (2) physical health and safety--childhood deaths,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Abuse
D.C. Kids Count Collaborative for Children and Families, Washington, DC. – 2000
This KIDS COUNT report details trends in the well-being of children in the District of Columbia. Following an executive summary describing overall findings, the report presents the statistical portrait based on eight areas of children's well-being: (1) general population trends; (2) economic security; (3) family attachment and community support;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Health
Weitzel, S.; Shockley, C.; Goltry, K. – 1998
This Kids Count report examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Florida's children. Demographic information is presented along with a statistical portrait for the state and for each county based on indicators related to: (1) birth, including births to unwed mothers, births to teenage mothers, births receiving early prenatal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women
Cunningham, Michelle Doucette – 1998
This Kids Count data book examines statewide trends in the well-being of Connecticut's children. The report first examines the extent of child poverty in Connecticut, as well as its causes and effects, and suggests some possible courses of action. Following demographic information, the bulk of the report provides a statistical portrait of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, Providence. – 1996
This KIDS COUNT report examines statewide trends in the well-being of Rhode Island's children. Five chapters address the areas of family and community, economic well-being, child health, safety, and education. The statistical portrait is based on 23 indicators of well-being: (1) children in single parent families; (2) median household income; (3)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Breakfast Programs
Buck, Beverly R. – 1994
This 1994 Kids Count report focuses on risk-taking behaviors among Colorado adolescents and discusses how prevention and early intervention strategies can impact the lives of the state's children. Statistics and descriptions are given for: (1) alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; (2) teen sexuality, including sexual activity and teen pregnancy and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women
Fong, Richard – 1996
This report was developed by Minnesota Planning to help counties measure their progress toward meeting the Minnesota Milestones goals for social and educational services for children. The report card is composed of 21 indicators of children's well-being. Since the 1994 report card was released, Minnesota has made progress in eight areas (1) abused…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women
Brown, Brett V.; Botsko, Christopher – 1996
Over the last several years there has been a steadily growing interest in the availability of data that can be used to track the well-being of children, largely due to national and state Kids Count projects. This report reviews 15 federal data sources from which child indicators can be assessed and tracked over time for many states and localities.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Birth Weight, Census Figures, Child Abuse
Cunningham, Michelle Doucette – 1997
This KIDS COUNT data book examines statewide trends in the well-being of Connecticut's children. After listing the regional population, racial/ethnic background, poverty status, and family setting of Connecticut's children, the statistical report examines 13 indicators of well-being: (1) percentage of children receiving welfare benefits; (2) low…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Age Differences, Birth Weight