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Cook, John T.; Brown, J. Larry – 1993
Data on child poverty from the past 30 years are used to project future trends. A national-level analysis of child poverty over the past 3 decades for all children under 18 years old shows that the number of U.S. children in poverty increased by approximately 1 million from 1980 to 1988; and approximately 2.2 million more U.S. children fell into…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Children, Comparative Analysis, Demography
Kids Count in Michigan, Lansing. – 1994
This Michigan Kids Count data book for 1994 describes the condition of children in each of Michigan's 83 counties. The first part of the report presents discussions of economic security, housing, child care, education, and health care, addressing the state and national experience for families and children, critical issues, and policies and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Health, Children, Counties
Kids Count in Michigan, Lansing. – 1996
This Michigan Kids Count data book for 1996 describes the condition of children in each of Michigan's 83 counties. The first section of the report explores the status of the children in five areas of child well-being: (1) Economic Security; (2) Child Health; (3) Child Safety; (4) Teen Transition; and (5) Education. The discussion presents an…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Health, Children
Kids Count in Michigan, Lansing. – 1995
This Michigan Kids Count data book for 1995 describes the condition of children in each of Michigan's 83 counties. The first part of the report explores the status of the children in five areas of child well-being: (1) Economic Security; (2) Child Health; (3) Child Safety; (4) Teens at Risk; and (5) Education. The discussion presents an overview…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Health, Children
Mississippi Kids Count, Jackson. – 1995
This data book for 1995 describes the condition of children in each of Mississippi's 82 counties. The conditions of neighborhoods in Mississippi's counties are examined as indicators of poverty. It is suggested that one of every six Mississippi children are growing in severely distressed neighborhoods. Additionally this data book provides county…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Census Figures, Child Health
Mississippi Kids Count, Jackson. – 1994
This data book for 1994 describes the condition of children in each of Mississippi's 82 counties. The statistical profiles focus on 12 key indicators of child well-being: (1) low birth-weight; (2) infant mortality; (3) poverty; (4) participation in WIC, the special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children; (5) school food…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Health

Mississippi Kids Count, Jackson. – 1996
This data book for 1996 describes the condition of children in each of Mississippi's 82 counties, based on key indicators of child well-being. The first part of the report profiles child hunger in Mississippi, and discusses nutrition programs available to Mississippi's children, such as: the special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Births to Single Women, Child Health
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane; Robotham, Michele – 1998
This Michigan Kids Count data book for 1997-98 describes the condition of children in each of Michigan's 83 counties. As in previous data books, an overview of general trends in the state and developments in each major area of child well-being are presented. This year's book also displays data for counties arranged into five groups based on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane – 2000
This Kids Count data book for 2000 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of well-being in the areas of: (1) economic security; (2) child health; (3) child safety; (4) adolescence; and (5) education. Part 1 of the data book reviews Michigan's progress on…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane; Corey, Michele – 1999
This Kids Count data book for 1999 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children, featuring available data on young adolescents, ages 10 to 14. The statistical portrait is based on 15 indicators of well-being: (1) child poverty; (2) free and reduced price lunch; (3) inadequate prenatal care; (4) low…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse, Child Health
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane – 2001
This Kids Count data book for 2001 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children. The statistical portrait is based on over 40 indicators of well-being in the areas of: (1) economic security; (2) child health; (3) child safety; (4) adolescence; and (5) education. Introductory comments note the report's focus…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Birth Weight, Child Abuse
Zehnder-Merrell, Jane – 2002
This KIDS COUNT data book for 2002 examines statewide and county level trends in the well-being of Michigan's children. The statistical portrait is based on the following: (1) demographics; (2) juvenile arrests; (3) teen births; (4) children of two working parents; (5) child care costs; (6) child care capacity; (7) children in subsidized child…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Asthma, At Risk Persons