This section offers
a variety
of information relevant to the developmental needs and stages of children
between the ages of 5 and 13.
It includes information,
resources, and research findings that can help with the development
of sound public policy around issues such as mental and physical health,
education, violence prevention, and family, care-giver, and community
relationships.
Minnesota
Student Survey
The Minnesota
Student Survey is a triennial report that looks at student
attitudes and behaviors. The report is prepared by the Minnesota
Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department
of Children, Families and Learning.
2001
KIDS Count Data Book Online Definitions and Data Sources
A must see site!
Recent data from 1998 until 2002 about topics related to social and
economic indicators of child, youth, and family well-being. Download
raw data for 2001 KIDS Count
2001
KIDS Count Data: Profile for Minnesota
This site provides
trend data that compares MN data to that is the US. Profile of Minnesota
includes indicators of child well-being, race and Hispanic origin
of children: 2000, education and economics, child health, juvenile
justice, and children in working-poor families.
America’s
Children 2000 –ChildStats.gov
Links to a number
of databases, reports, etc. that were used to compile the data for
the site.
American
Education Statistics at a Glance
Statistics for
K-12 education, higher education, education support personal, and
children at risk are found at this site.
Children’s
Report Card
The Children’s
Report Card was developed by Minnesota Planning in 1994 to
measure progress toward the Minnesota Milestones goals for
social and education services for children. The report card
uses indicators to help the state and its counties assess
their performance. The online version of the Children’s
Report Card gives you the ability to conduct county-by-county
analysis and map individual indicators on the Internet.
Child
Trends Data Bank
Description:
This site is a one-stop-shop for the latest national trends
and research on over 70 key indicators of child and youth
well-being, with new indicators added each month. Produced
by Child Trends, the databank is designed to serve everyone
from journalists, policymakers, service providers, researchers,
students, advocates, parents, youth, and the public.
The Data Resource Center (DRC) for Child and Adolescent Health
The DRC includes over 100 standardized indicators from the two most recent and extensive state-based surveys on the health and health care of children, youth, and families - The National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN). These indicators are available for you to search by the age, race/ethnicity, income, and health status of children and youth by state. Included is information on:
- Child, Youth, and Family Health - physical, mental and developmental health status and functioning, health conditions and service needs, youth activities and school success, family well-being, and neighborhood safety.
- Health and System Performance - health insurance coverage, need and use of health services, and key aspects of the quality of health and related services.
- Healthy People 2010 - search and compare progress on Healthy People 2010 objectives assessed by the surveys.
The DRC can be used to identify and compare the health and health needs of children and youth. It provides easy-to-understand tables and graphs that users can download to (1) stimulate and inform state and community improvement partnerships, (2) educate program leaders, policymakers, and the public, (3) build data literacy, and (4) inform research and grant development. Technical assistance and education are also available to further advance evidence based policy, program development, and advocacy on behalf of children, youth, and families.
The DRC is sponsored by the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau and is led by the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI) based at the Oregon Health & Science University.
