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

Respected

61% of these staff think the Data Book is respected by people with different political views.

Awareness

46% of senior congressional staff surveyed were aware of KIDS COUNT and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Affiliations

Liberals are more likely to be aware of KIDS COUNT than conservatives (72% versus 33%), as are Democrats (57%) compared to Republicans (36%).

Which House

Senate staff (31%) are more likely than House staff (12%) to use Casey and KIDS COUNT a lot, or some of the time, to obtain information

Comparing States

85% of staff surveyed say it is important to have comparable measures of child well-being between states.

Comparing Districts

77% of staff surveyed say it is important to have comparable measures between congressional districts.