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The 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book

January 1, 2008

The 19th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares national and state data on children and families, with a 2008 essay on reducing youth detention and boosting safety.

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Connecting the Dots: Growth, Work, and Prosperity

December 22, 2007

This report maps out the findings and recommendations of groups in various sectors that have examined what it will take to build a stronger Connecticut.

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Summary of Research Findings: Awareness, Use and Perceptions of KIDS COUNT Among Congressional Staff

December 7, 2007

This report presents Congressional staff knowledge and usage of KIDS COUNT data.

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States Ranked on the Basis of Child Well-being for Children in Low-income Families

November 12, 2007

This paper examines state-level data on child well-being for low-income versus higher-income families. See how the two groups compare.

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Unsuccessful In-Home Child Welfare Service Plans Following a Maltreatment Investigation

October 24, 2007

This report analyzes children who stayed home after maltreatment investigations, highlighting racial patterns in cases that were later re-investigated.

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Casey in Atlanta: Creating Successful Futures for Children and Families

September 30, 2007

UPS, launched from a messenger service by Jim Casey, helped start the Casey Foundation in 1948. This brief spotlights its work in Atlanta.

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Factors Affecting State Differences in Child Well-Being

August 1, 2007

This report uses KIDS COUNT data to identify how child well-being across states is linked to state-level policy and population characteristics.

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KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Preventing Teen Births

July 26, 2007

This KIDS COUNT brief explores teen pregnancy — including stats, causes and challenges related to early childbearing and strategies for prevention.

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Testing the Validity of the KIDS COUNT State-Level Index of Child Well-Being

January 11, 2007

This report compares two indices of child well-being to determine if and how their results align. See how Casey’s KIDS COUNT® Data Book fared.

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