Data Book and Special Reports

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The KIDS COUNT Data Book and special reports paint a picture of the conditions for children and families in Georgia and the rest of the nation. Policymakers, advocates, service providers, civic leaders, and funders use this information to inform their decisions about priorities, services, and resources for children and families.

 

 

 

 

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High-Poverty Communities Surge in Georgia
A Georgia KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot

For Media
2012 Georgia KIDS COUNT Data Snapshot Media Release

2011 Georgia's Children by the Numbers
2011 Improving Indicators for Children and Families
2011 Recession Impact on Georgia's Children and Families

2011 Snapshot of Georgia's:
Young Children: Ages 0 – 5
Children: Ages 6 – 11
Youth: Ages 12 – 17

For Media
2011 Georgia KIDS COUNT Media Release

The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book  explores how children and families are faring in the wake of the recession and why it matters to help kids reach their full potential to become part of a robust economy and society. Find national and state-by-state data and rankings on 10 key indicators of child well-being.

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2010 Special Report
Great Expectations: Every Child in Georgia Will Read At or Above Grade Level discusses the status of early reading in Georgia, its challenges and expectations, and promising statewide efforts underway to improve literacy.

Learn about Georgia’s unprecedented endeavor to ensure that all children can read on grade level by the end of third grade.

For Media
Georgia to Lead Nation in Collaborative
10-Year Commitment to Address Grade-level Reading

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2009 Special Report
Georgia At the Tipping Point: Making 20 Years of Data COUNT for KIDS and Families
 

Trends in health, education, and economic indicators show varying degrees of progress. However, Georgia has consistently remained in the bottom ten states for two decades. The gains we’ve made pale in comparison to existing—and emerging—challenges and disparities. GaFCP examines some of these trends and challenges as we consider their impact on the viability of our state.

 

2008-09 Georgia  KIDS COUNT Data Book cover

The 2008 – 09 Georgia Kids Count Data Book, produced by Georgia Family Connection Partnership with support from The Annie E. Casey Foundation, profiles the well-being of Georgia's children and their families on 49 key measures. We want our children to be healthy, ready to start school and do well when they get there, and we want our families to be stable, self-sufficient, and living in thriving communities.

By Section:
Introduction
Summary of Key Findings
Healthy Children
School Readiness
School Success
Stable Families
Strong Communities
Endnotes
Definitions, Data Sources