annie e. casey and kids count florencia gutierrez nnip ignite event

Annie E. Casey and KIDS COUNT

Florencia GutierrezNNIP Ignite Event

Two Components of KIDS COUNT

National KIDS COUNT State KIDS COUNT Network

- KIDS COUNT Data Book- KIDS COUNT Data Center

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The KIDS COUNT Data Centerhttp://datacenter.kidscount.org

• Warehouse of indicators across different areas of child well-being

– Demographics– Economic Well-Being– Education– Family and Community– Health– Safety and Risky Behaviors

• National, State, County, City and Congressional District Data

• Data disaggregated by age, sex, race/ethnicity3

Rank Different Geographies

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National and State Specific Maps

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Line Graphs to Identify Trends

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Data Sharing Tools

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• Customize maps, graphs, data (rankings)– Syndicate content on your website: automatic update– Share using social media tools– Save to include in products– Download Raw Data

Data Sharing Tools Cont.

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• Widget and Badges

• Mobile Enhanced Site– mobil.kidscount.org

Content Syndication

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Taking Data to Action

• Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Data Book– Lead poisoning indicator– Reported annually

• Community Leader Response– Enforce lead laws– Parental education– Lead Poisoning Prevention Plan– Lead Poisoning Prevention Law

Taking Data to Action

Staying Informed

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• KIDS COUNT is now on Facebook and Twitter– http://www.facebook.com/kidscount/ – http://twitter.com/aecfkidscount/

• KIDS COUNT Monthly News Alert– http://datacenter.kidscount.org

KIDS COUNT State Network

Contact Information

Florencia GutierrezResearch Associatefgutierrez@aecf.org

410-223-2953

http://datacenter.kidscount.org