2006 NC Children's Well-being Index
What is the Children's Well-being index?
This index is compiled by Action for Children NC and provides county and school district data in seven key areas: race and ethnic diversity, health and safety, economic security, early care and education, child maltreatment, juvenile justice and demographics. Most of the data includes children ages birth through 17.
Why is it important?
According to Action for Children NC: Local level data help policymakers, community leaders and child advocates better understand how children in their communities are doing. Just as no two children are alike, no two counties are alike; counties that excel in some areas, such as in child health , may struggle in education or juvenile justice. Having local level data allows communities to create more effective policy and community action for their children.
Local Data:
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Economic indicators
Children in Poverty 2003
- 19.1% North Carolina
- 22.7% Brunswick County
- 19.5% New Hanover County
- 21.5% Pender County
Health Indicators
Children with NO health insurance in 2000
- 12.5% North Carolina
- 14.4% Brunswick County
- 9.3% New Hanover County
- 13.7% Pender County
Child Maltreatment
Child Maltreatment Rate of Maltreatment Reports (per 1,000) 2005
- 53.6 North Carolina
- 45.9 Brunswick County
- 77 New Hanover County
- 69.2 Pender County
PDF Download : 2006 Action for Children NC Full Report
