Data

Current, reliable data helps us inform decisions about improving outcomes for the children, families, and communities we serve. As part of the Georgia Family Connection statewide network, we have access to customized information and tools specific to our Collaborative’s and partners’ needs. Data brings into focus for us an accurate picture of our community by pointing out our strengths, our weaknesses, and trends we may not have noticed before.

KIDS COUNT

KIDS COUNT is a state and national effort to track the well-being of children. Funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, KIDS COUNT informs local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure a brighter future for all children.

The KIDS COUNT Data Book paints a picture of the conditions for children and families in Georgia and the rest of the nation. Policymakers, advocates, service providers, civic leaders, and funders use this information to inform their decisions about priorities, services, and resources for children and families.

Indicators of Child Well-Being

Georgia tracks 54 Indicators of Child Well-Being in five result areas that support our vision for a Georgia where all children are healthy, primed for school, and succeed when they get there; that all families are stable, self-sufficient, and productive; and that every community is vibrant, robust, and thriving.

 

Data Tools

Several data tools help us craft local solutions through a non-partisan, evidence-based lens.

  • Use the KIDS COUNT Indicator Explorer to access all indicators including demographics data for each county and trend data over time.
  • Access KIDS COUNT profiles of 54 indicators of child, family, and community well-being for all 159 Georgia counties and the 21 city school systems.
  • Birth to 21 Snapshots provide a one-page overview of nine child, family, and community well-being indicators for every county.
  • An Indicator Improvement Calculator allows users to set an improvement goal and translate that goal into the actual number of events needed to reach that goal.
  • The Comparable Counties Map allows users to see which counties look like yours and may be facing similar issues.
  • An Interactive Map allows you to visualize data geographically and access subcounty data.
  • The Data Disaggregated by Race and Ethnicity tool helps identify disparities in your community to target efforts to help those most in need.