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Welcome to the KIDS COUNT Newsletter!

The Newsletter is an online publication design to highlight events, activities, and publications throughout the KIDS COUNTnetwork.

KIDS COUNT

Making Voices Count for Kids: 2006 Joint Conference: September 20-22, KIDS COUNT and Voices for America's Children will partner for the first time to produce the 2006 Joint Conference in Baltimore, MD. Register now!>

2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book

2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book and Online Database Now Available!

The 17th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book was released June 27, 2006. The entire report is available online with enhanced interactive features. The 2006 Data Book focuses on "Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care: Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed".

 

Featured Publications

All featured publications can be found in the KIDS CONT Network Issues Library. To check out other publications in the Library, click here!

Preventing Childhood Obesity in Rhode Island:

Obesity is associated with many health problems. 60% of obese children ages 5-10 years old already have at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor. More>

Juvenile Justice System & Disproportionate Minority Contact:

Facts on Kids address the Juvenile Justice system in South Dakota and disproportionate minority contact. More>

Preparing PA Youth for Success in a 21st Century Economy:

In order to compete in a 21st century global economy, Pennsylvania needs a highly-educated and proficient workforce but are youth ready? More>

Undocumented Immigrants in New Mexico:

Even in the recently concluded 2006 legislative session, New Mexico legislators proposed several bills to address increasing concern over unauthorized immigration. More>

Kids Count Issues Library:

Latest publications can be submitted for inclusion in the KIDS COUNT Network Issues Library. To submit your's today just, click here!

KIDS COUNT COORDINATORS

If you haven't done so yet, please email us about your policies victories for last year. This valuable information will be for this upcoming conference. Contact>

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