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The 15 th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County

The 15 th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County. Sponsored by the Children’s Services Coordination Committee Supervisor Janet Nguyen, Chair. Supported by Orange County Social Services Agency Children and Families Commission of Orange County Produced by

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The 15 th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County

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  1. The 15th AnnualReport on theConditions of Childrenin Orange County Sponsored by the Children’s Services Coordination Committee Supervisor Janet Nguyen, Chair Supported by • Orange County Social Services Agency • Children and Families Commission of Orange County Produced by • Orangewood Children’s Foundation • California State University, Fullerton, Center for Community Collaboration

  2. 15th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children • Executive Summary: • Good News / Challenges • Summary of Indicators • Special Section: • The Impact of the Economy • on Children and Families • Discussion Topics & 40 Indicators related to: • Good Health:National Children’s Study • Economic Well-Being:Update on Homelessness • Educational Achievement:Early Literacy • Safe Homes and Communities: • Family Resource Centers

  3. Children’s DemographicsTotal Population: 882,644 AGE DISTRIBUTION Source Center for Demographic Research, 2006

  4. Orange County’s Children Population 0-19 Years by Race/Ethnicity, 2006

  5. Births in Orange County 1997 - 2007 Orange County’s Children

  6. Special Section (pgs. 22-31)The Impact of the Economy on Children and Families • In time of economic hardship, families are challenged to meet the needs of their children. • During of economic recessions the percent of children living below the U.S. poverty line tends to increase as well as an increase in the percent of children receiving Free and Reduced Lunch Program • The Report Reviews CalWORKS, Unemployment, Request for 2-1-1 Assistance, Impact on Non-profits

  7. The Impact of the Economy on Children and Families SPECIAL SECTION (page 23)

  8. The Impact of the Economy on Children and Families SPECIAL SECTION (page 25)

  9. The Impact of the Economy on Children and Families • STRATEGIES • To proactively address the current challenges posed by the economic climate, Orange County agencies are employing a number of strategies. • The Children and Families Commission of Orange County has redeployed funding targeted for evaluation to increase funding for its Safety Net programs including funds to ensure stable housing and access to health care for young children. • Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) has increased collaboration with other partners, such as faith-based organizations, to provide services. SPECIAL SECTION (page 31)

  10. Good Health Discussion Topic: National Children’s Study 231,928 204,119 194,543 GOOD HEALTH (page 33)

  11. Enrollment in Health Care Programs Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, California Kids, Kaiser Permanente, Healthy Kids 284,734 Good News GOOD HEALTH (page 38)

  12. Prenatal Care Percent of Women who Received Early Prenatal Care in Orange County, California, and the United States, 1998 to 2007 GOOD HEALTH (page 40)

  13. Low Birth Weight Total Number of Low Birth Weight and Very Low Birth Weight Infants, 1998 to 2007 GOOD HEALTH (page 44)

  14. Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Percentages in Orange County, 1998 to 2007 GOOD HEALTH (page 48)

  15. Immunizations Percent of Children Adequately Immunized by Two Years of Age for Orange County and California, 1999 to 2008 GOOD HEALTH (page 50)

  16. Developmental Disabilities Total Number of Children Under 18 years of Age Served at the Regional Center of Orange County and Those Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities, 2000 to 2007 GOOD HEALTH (page 52)

  17. Overweight Overweight Among Orange County Children by Race/Ethnicity and by Age, 2007 GOOD HEALTH (page 56)

  18. Economic Well-Being Discussion Topic: Update on Homelessness 231,928 216,014 204,119 194,543 ECONOMIC WELL-BEING (page 67)

  19. CalWORKs Children Receiving Financial Assistance Through CalWORKS, 1998/99 to 2007/08 ECONOMIC WELL-BEING (page 72)

  20. Supplemental Nutrition WIC & CSFP Number of Participants Served by the WIC Program, 1998/99 to 2007/08 ECONOMIC WELL-BEING (page 76)

  21. Free and Reduced Lunch Number of Students Receiving Free and Reduced Lunch, 1999/00 to 2008/09 ECONOMIC WELL-BEING (page 74)

  22. Cost of Early Care and Education Average Cost of Early Care and Education Per Week in Center-Based Care and Licensed Family Child Care Homes, 2008/09 ECONOMIC WELL-BEING (page 74)

  23. Educational AchievementDiscussion Topic:Early Literacy 231,928 216,014 204,119 194,543 EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (page 85)

  24. Educational Achievement2008/09 Public School Enrollment 504,136 • THE GOOD NEWS • The Academic Performance Index (API) scores increased (pg. 90). In 2008, approximately 51% of Orange County schools made the API statewide target of 800 (pg. 90). • Decrease in number and percent of English Learners students (pg. 94). • NEEDS IMPROVEMENT • The Average per Pupil Expenditure for grades K-12 (pg. 96): • Orange County: $8,844 • California: $9,539 • United States: $9,963 231,928 216,014 204,119 194,543

  25. Public School Enrollment Total Public School Enrollment, 1999/00 through 2008/09 Good News EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (page 88)

  26. Special Education Total Number of Students K-12 Receiving Special Education Services 1999/00 to 2008/09 Good News EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (page 104)

  27. Safe Homes and CommunitiesDiscussion Topic:Family Resource Centers 231,928 216,014 194,543 SAFE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES (page 107)

  28. Child and Youth Deaths Overall Death Rate per 100,000 Child and Youth Population Ages 0-19, 1999 and 2007 Good News SAFE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES (page 110)

  29. Dependent Children Average Monthly Number of Children in Out-of-Home Care and the Average Monthly Number of Dependents of the Court, 1998/99 to 2007/08 Needs Improvement SAFE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES (page 116)

  30. Adoptive Placements Total Number of Children Placed in Adoptive Homes, 1998/99 to 2007/08 Needs Improvement SAFE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES (page 122)

  31. THANK YOU TO ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE 15TH ANNUAL REPORT

  32. THANK YOU TO ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE 15TH ANNUAL REPORT The 8th Annual Community Forum:Conditions of Children in Orange County November 19, 20098:00am – 12:00am CSUF Titan Student Union Presentations: Economic Impact on Children and Families

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