2011 KIDS COUNT
Data Book

For over 20 years, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has published an annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, compiling the best data available on children and families in our nation and ranking every state on the well-being of its kids. According to this years' Data Book, Florida's overall state ranking in key indicators of child health and well-being is 36. While several indicators showed declines or little change, improvements were noted in both teens not in school and not high school graduates and the teen birth rate.

2011KCDatabook2011 Data Book Materials

Department Efforts

The Department of Child & Family Studies is involved in a number of early childhood and parenting programs. Visit the HIPPY, CARD, and FCIC centers for additional information.

Statewide Efforts

2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book- Florida Resources

The Children's Campaign, an advocacy group devoted to making children's issues a legislative priority in Florida.

For more information about local programs and services throughout the state, visit Florida Children's Services Councils.

View Brian Williams Profile of Florida Family Challenged by Recession

 

KIDS COUNT is a national and state-by-state project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track the status of children in the United States. The KIDS COUNT Data Book provides the most credible data on child well-being and is the only source that measures national and state-by-state trends on a wide range of indicators. Additional resources include:

KIDS COUNT Data Center

The Foundation also funds a national network of state-level KIDS COUNT projects that provide a more detailed, county-by-county picture of the condition of children.

Florida KIDS COUNT (FKC)

serves to inform Floridians and their policy makers about the quality of life for Florida's children, and to build leadership and accountability for action on behalf of our children. Data is updated regularly for use at the national, state and local levels and includes county specific information, statewide measures and comparisons among counties and regions within Florida.

FKC Goals
  • Develop child well-being indicators
  • Provide technical assistance and consultation services
  • Centralize current research efforts policy agendas, and program activities
  • Develop and disseminate data rich products
    • Products from all 53 contributing KIDS COUNT projects National and Florida foundations
    • Reports and products from numerous research affiliates
    • National, state, and county government and private agencies
    • Private and public associations
    • Training centers and institutes