Why KIDS COUNT in New Hampshire?

KIDS COUNT New Hampshire is dedicated to improving the lives of children including: .

• Producing fact books and publications to track the status of our children over time.

• Encouraging informed public discussion and make policy recommendations about critical issues affecting children and their families.
   

• Raising community awareness and building public will so that the well-being of children is part of every decision we make as a NH community.

KIDS COUNT is a national and state-by-state effort to document the condition of children and families and to highlight the most promising ways of helping kids grow up to be healthy, productive adults. Since 1990, KIDS COUNT has been the cornerstone of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s effort to raise public awareness of children’s issues and to promote public accountability for improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. In New Hampshire the KIDS COUNT project is based at the Children’s Alliance of New Hampshire.

 

Latest NH-Specific Publications and Data

NH Kids Count 2010/2011

      

"Indicators of New Hampshire Youth Well-Being"
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A survey of leading indicators measuring the well-being of New Hampshire's young people compared to national averages.  The report highlights where New Hampshire young people outperform their peers nationally and where our young adult population leads their peers in risky behaviors.

"Homeless Teens and Young Adults in NH"
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Even though New Hampshire is rated nationally as a leader in child well-being, homelessness among our adolescents and young adults is growing.  This report details the plight of homeless youth ages 13 to 24 and presents recommendations for change that will help ensure all New Hampshire youth have equal opportunities to succeed.