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Demographics
Why focus on children & adolescents? Unique population – especially this
generation. The first to understand terrorism as a domestic
issue The first to compete fully in a global economy The first to experience instantaneous
communication with the world The first to grow up with the majority living a
portion of childhood in a single parent household The first to live their entire lives in the shadow of
AIDS
Youth defined according to WHO Children:
0 10
Young People: 10 24
Adolescence: 10 19
Youth: 15 24
National Statistics “America’s Children: Key National Indicators
of Well-Being, 2009” Report:
In 2008, 73.9 million children 0-17 y/o Children equal 24% of the population
Racial and Ethnic Diversity In 2008,
56% of children were white, non-Hispanic 22% were Hispanic 15% were African-American 4% were Asian 5% were other
Which do you think was the fastest growing group?
Family and Social Environment In 2008:
67% of children lived with two married parents 19% of children were native with at least one
foreign-born parent In 2007:
21% of school-aged children spoke a language other than English at home
5% spoke a language other than English at home AND had difficulty speaking English
More Family/Social Environment In 2007:
The birth rate to adolescents (15-17 y/o) rose slightly
Economic Circumstances In 2007:
18% of all children lived in poverty 77% of children who had at least one parent that
worked year round, full time The number of children living in low food security
homes increased
Health Care In 2007:
89% of children had health insurance coverage Unfortunately though, 11% of children had NO
coverage at any time during the year.
77% of children 2-17 y/o had a dental visit in the last year.
Physical Environment & Safety In 2007:
66% of children lived in counties with measurable air pollutants
Less children live in homes with second-hand smoke!!
43% of children had housing problems
Behavior Heavy drinking slightly declined among all
grades that were monitored
Cigarette smoking, drug use and sexual behavior remained the same
Education In 2007:
89% of young adults (18-24 y/o) had completed high school or earned a GED.
67% of those went to college!
Health Infants born preterm or low birthweight
declined slightly Infant mortality declined
Diets are somewhat improving
17% of children 6-17 are still overweight
General Well-Being Report: “U.S. Teens in Our World:
Understanding the Health of U.S. Youth in Comparison to Youth in Other Countries”
So – what about Oregon? Report: “Children First for Oregon: Report
Card 2008”
Do you think that we are better or worse than the national levels?
Our overall grade:
___
Child Welfare ______
Child abuse is still 6.9 children/1,000
7.8% are re-abused within 6 months of prior abuse
16% of foster children do not have stable placement
Early Care and Education ________
Availability of child care has not improved
62% of eligible children are enrolled in Head Start
84% of 3rd graders met or exceeded state reading standards
77% of 3rd graders met or exceeded state math standards
Family Financial Stability _______
18.7% of children live in poverty (2010)
82% of low-income rental households do not have adequate housing
11.9% of Oregonians are at risk of hunger 86% of eligible kids are receiving free or reduced-
priced lunches. (2010)
Health ______ Infant mortality: 5.9 / 1,000 babies will not
survive to their first birthday
10.6% of children under 18 do not have health insurance (2010 progress report)
26.8% of high school students are overweight or at risk for becoming overweight
HOWEVER…
Youth Development and Education ______
High School Dropout rate: 4.2%
14.9 / 1,000 of youth under 18 were arrested
30.9% of 8th graders drink alcohol 15.9% of 8th graders use illicit drugs 9.0% of 8th graders smoke cigarettes
Uninsured
www.oregon.gov
Unemployment Claims
www.oregon.gov
Food Stamp Caseload
www.oregon.gov
Abuse / Neglect
www.oregon.gov
What impacts does this have? Children raised in poverty are more likely to:
Have limited or no access to health care Have chronic health problems Die during childhood Experience food insecurity and/or hunger Have learning disabilities Score lower on standardized tests Repeat a grade Drop out of school Suffer from emotional and/or behavioral problems Be poor as adults
Source: www.cffo.org
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