Based primarily on publicly available statistics, this report puts together information relating to the condition of New York City children. After compiling lists of the major concerns for children, and testing them against the reactions of experts and relevant research literature, the availability of usable statistical indicators is explored. In order to indicate improvements where they are needed, the analysis of how children are doing is combined with an examination of selected public programs and investments. Community organizations trained teams of lay and professional members for the task, developed standard observations and interview guides, assembled and analyzed their materials, and developed their reports and recommendations. These organizations and their task forces are responsible for the reports, on which four of the chapters of this report are based. Monitoring targets were: (1) child health stations; (2) the public school attendance program; (3) food programs in the public schools; and (4) bilingual programs in the schools. An analysis of the city's budget for children is also undertaken and a brief summary of a methodology devised for measuring children's perceived quality of life is provided. (Author/AM)