Families with Young Children Benton , Linn & Lincoln Counties

Families with Young ChildrenBenton , Linn & Lincoln CountiesEarly Learning Hubs: Empowering Communities Around Outcomes for ChildrenFebruary 24 and April 2, 2014

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What do families need to support early learning for young children in Lincoln, Benton and Linn Counties?

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Motor Development

Language & Literacy

Parenting & Family Support

Social & Emotional Cognitive

Source: Early Learning Council, (2/3/2014) Early Learning Hub Report to the Legislature

Building Blocks of Early Learning

FamilyHealth

Early Education

& CareOther

Community Learning

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K-12 education

Health

Social/Human Services

Pre-K Community & Early education

Business Engagement

Ecological Model of Child Development & 5 Sectors for EL Hub

YOUNG CHILD DEMOGRAPHICS

Who are young children in Benton, Linn & Lincoln Counties?

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Households & Families, with children under 6 years, by County

Total Married-Couple Family

Single Parent, Male

Single Parent, Female

Total Single Parent

Benton County 3,204(10%*)

79% 4% 17% 21%

Linn County 6,017(13 %*)

62% 8% 30% 38%

Lincoln County 1,665(8%*)

72% 13% 15% 28%

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Source: American Community Survey, Households & Families, 2010-2012, 3- Year Estimate

* Of all households in County

At Risk Children*: Ages 0 to 6January 2013

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Number of Oregon DHS and OHA Clients served in region

Source: DHS/OHA Client Data, Oregon DHS/OHA; Office of Forecasting, Research & Analysis; Integrated Client Services Data Warehouse 2012 Population Estimates, Population Research Center, PSU

• 72.1% - 85.7% of all children 0-6 years in Lincoln• 40.5%-47.8% of all children 0-6 years in Benton• 47.9% -63% of all children 0-6 years in Linn

* “At-Risk Child” Section 12 Oregon Laws Chapter 32- 1 of 8 Criteria

A Region of Growing Diversity

Lincoln Benton Linn State0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

3

4.4

211

5

1

4

0.21

0.5

2

01

0 0.4

87

8

12 American Indian

Asian

Black

Pacific Is-lander

Latino

7

Source: U.S. Census, 2012, 2010-2012 3 YR Estimate

% of non-White Population by County

Kindergarten population, non-white, 2013

Lincoln Benton Linn0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

5

0

2

0

4

001 1

19

12 12

American Indian

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

Latino

8

Children Living in Poverty

Benton Linn Lincoln State0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

19

30 2927

Percentage of youth with household income less than 125% FPL

9

Source: 2008-2012, American Community Survey, 5 year estimate

Children with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Benton Linn Lincoln0

50

100

150

200

250

129

220

94

Children with Developmental Disabilities, Case Management Enrollment , 2013

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Source: Oregon Department of Human Services (June 2013) Seniors and People with Disabilities Developmental Disabilities Data Book

EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS

How well do young children perform on State Testing measures?

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Oregon Kindergarten Assessment• All students entering Kindergarten• within first 6 weeks

• Early Literacy• English Letter Names and English Letter Sounds• Spanish Syllable Sounds (additional for Spanish-speaking ELLs)

• Early Math• Numbers and operations

• Approaches to Learning• Self-regulation• Social-emotional• Observational segment completed by student’s teacher • Child Behavior Rating Scale (15 items)

• Results of the KA will be used to address achievement gaps 12

http://oregonearlylearning.com/kindergarten-assessment/

Oregon Kindergarten Assessment• All students entering Kindergarten• within first 6 weeks

• Early Literacy• English Letter Names and English Letter Sounds• Spanish Syllable Sounds (additional for Spanish-speaking ELLs)

• Early Math• Numbers and operations

• Approaches to Learning• Self-regulation• Social-emotional• Observational segment completed by student’s teacher • Child Behavior Rating Scale (15 items)

• Results of the KA will be used to address achievement gaps 13

http://oregonearlylearning.com/kindergarten-assessment/

Early Literacy, Lincoln Co. SD, 2013-2014

Lincoln State0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

18

21

18

1413

10

17 18

30

19WhiteAmerican IndianAsianBlackLatinoTotal

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Letter Names, Average Number Correct (0-100)

Early Math, Lincoln Co. SD, 2013-2014

Lincoln State0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

8.3 8.48.1

7.27.36.8

8.1 8

9.4

7.2

WhiteAmerican IndianAsianBlackLatinoTotal

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Numbers & Operations, Average Number Correct (0-16)

Early Literacy, Benton Co School Districts, 2013-2014

Alsea 7J Corvallis 509J

Monroe 1J Philomath 17J

State0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

0

34

0 0

30

0

13

2

710

2624

15

20 21

2623

12

18 19 AsianLatinoWhiteTotal

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Early Math, Benton Co School Districts, 2013-2014

Alsea 7J Corvallis 509J Monroe 1J Philomath 17J State0

2

4

6

8

10

12

9.3 9.3

8.18.9

8.49.2 9.1

8.28.8

8

10.9

9.4

7.7

8.9

7.66.8 Asian

LatinoWhiteTotal

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Early Literacy,Linn Co. School Districts, 2013-2014

Harrisburg SD 7J

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Lebanon Community SD 9

Sweet Home SD 55

Scio SD 95

Santiam Canyon SD

Central Linn SD 552

0 5 10 15 20 25

9

7

9

15

16

16

14

17

13

10

20

18

Total

White

Latino

Multi-Ethnic

AI/AN

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Early Math,Linn Co. School Districts, 2013-2014

Harrisburg SD 7J

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Lebanon Community SD 9

Sweet Home SD 55

Scio SD 95

Santiam Canyon SD

Central Linn SD 552

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7

6.8

5.4

7.3

0

0

0

7.5

7.6

7.3

7.6

7.6

7.1

8.5

TotalWhiteLatinoMulti-EthnicAI/AN

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Approaches to Learning Kindergarten Assessment, by School District

AlseaCorvallisMonroe

PhilomathHarrisburg

Greater AlbanyLebanon

Sweet HomeScio

Santiam CanyonCentral Linn

LincolnState

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5

Total

Interpersonal Skills

Self- Regulation

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Average Rating (1-5)

Third Grade Reading Performance by County and sub-Group, 2013

Lincoln

Benton

Linn

State

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

64

85

67

74

40

47

53

46

53

54

55

59

79

65

66

All

American Indian

Latino

White

21

% of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standard

http://www.educationdataexplorer.com/

PUBLIC HEALTH INDICATORSWhat are the health concerns for young children?

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Young Children’s Health

1. Food Insecure Households2. Hospitalization due to Asthma (0-4 years)3. Child abuse/neglect4. Immunization (0-2 years)5. Oral Health 6. Overweight & Obesity (physical inactivity & diet)

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Food Insecurity, 2011


5101520

253035

15 16 16 1822

28 27 29

OverallChild

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Source: Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap

Percentage of county population experiencing household food insecurity

Not all households who experience food insecurity are low income….• 51% of food insecure children in Benton Co. live in households with

incomes above 185% of poverty…..• 36% in Linn Co.• 28% in Lincoln Co.

Free & Reduced Lunch Eligibility

Garfield Lincoln Wilson Mt. View Alsea Monroe Benton County

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80 7567

52 53

74

62

37

Benton County, 2012-2013

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Source: Oregon Department of Education


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Linn County, 2012-2013

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Pediatric Asthma, Emergency Department Visit Rate, ages 0-4

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Source: Oregon Department of Human Services (January 2008) Geographic Disparities in Pediatric Asthma Control Among Oregon Children on Medicaid

Emergency Department Visits per 100 children with asthma per year

Asthma Triggers• Tobacco smoke and other smoke• Animals with fur or feathers• Dust mites and cockroaches• Mold or mildew• Pollen from trees, flowers, and plants• Being physically active• Air pollution• Breathing cold air• Strong smells and sprays• Illnesses, such as influenza and colds

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Source: Oregon Health Authority (2010) The Burden of Asthma in Oregon

Child Abuse Rate, by County

30Benton Linn Lincoln State

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

6

24 23

12

6

2220

13

9

2022

13200920102011

Child abuse/neglect rate per 1,000, 2009-2011

Source: Oregon Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division 2010 Child Welfare Data Book, March 2011

Child Abuse

31Parent/caregiver alcohol or drug use

Physical abuse of spouse/fighting

Parent/caregiver involvement with LEA

Head of household unemployed

Parent/caregiver history of abuse as child

New baby/pregnancy

Inadequate housing

Heavy child care

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

42.3

31.7

27.3

19

13.3

13.3

10.7

3.7

Sources of family stress as a percent of founded abuse, Oregon, 2008-2010

Source: Oregon Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division 2010 Child Welfare Data Book, March 2011

Childhood Immunization Rates, by County


10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

6558

7269

4946

67 67

44 42

5259

201020112012

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Source: Oregon Health Authority (2013) Oregon Child Immunization Rates, ALERT IIS data

Early Childhood DentalToddlers (2 year olds) 2006 2007% of toddlers with a dental visit 17% 22%

% of toddlers who received fluoride drops or tablets 43% 40%

% of toddlers using a baby bottle 13% 12%

% of toddlers using a baby bottle filled with other than water

64% 73%

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Oregon Oral Health Surveillance System, 2006-2007, PRAMS-2

2-5 Years Overweight


2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

17 1718 18

14 14

1615

85-<95 percentile

≥95 per-centile

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2008-2010 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance, WIC

LOW-INCOME FAMILIESWhat are low-income families’ concerns and needs?

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KidCo Head Start Family Survey, 2013 (n=187)

Paying necessary billsTransportation & Fuel Costs

EmploymentAffordable HousingGetting Dental Care

FoodManaging Finances

Getting health & medical careEducation for Adults (GED)

Affordable Health InsuranceHousing maintenance & repair

Cild care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

111010

766

55

4444

Which are the most pressing issues for your family (choose 6)?

% of families

36

*The above concerns are the most often selected out of 27 possible issues

KidCo Head Start Family Survey, 2013 (n=187)

Not enough jobsCost of utilities

Crime, violence, & drug useSafety in schools

Need affordable housingAvailable health care

Teenage delinquencyChild abuse & neglect

Food for low-income peopleSchools and education for children

Lack of quality child careLack of shelter for homeless families

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

9888

65555

433

Which issues concern you most in your neighborhood or community? (choose 8)

% of responses

37

*The above concerns are the most often selected out of 28 possible issues

CREATING SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTSUnderstanding the context in which Early Learning is produced

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A cycle of opportunity or obstacles

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (March 2011). Early Childhood Experiences and Health http://www.rwjf.org/en/topics/rwjf-topic-areas/early-childhood-development.html

http://www.rwjf.org/en/topics/rwjf-topic-areas/early-childhood-development.html

http://www.rwjf.org/en/topics/rwjf-topic-areas/early-childhood-development.html

Depression among Mothers

• Low income women • (36.2 percent vs. 16.7 percent among higher income mothers)

• Current smokers • (33.5 percent vs. 21.7 percent among nonsmokers)

• Women who experienced partner stress• (42 percent vs. 16.2 percent among women without partner stress)

• Racial/ethnic minority mothers• (Hispanic 31.1 percent vs. White 20.8 percent)

• Teen mothers • (36.3 percent vs. 16.9 percent among older mothers)

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Maternal depression rate disparities among women in Oregon: 2004-2008

• Information at the County level is currently unavailable, however State information is helpful to understanding the scope of the issue.

Tobacco Use among Adults, age-adjusted by County, 2006-2009

Benton Lincoln Linn Oregon0

10

20

30

40

50

60

11*

27*

21*17

40.4

52.8 52.948.3

Smoke Cigarettes

Quit Attempts

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Educational Attainment


5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

6

11 11

15

32

2829

41

36

27

1215

22

5

9

Less than H.S.

H.S. Grad

Some College

Bachelor's

Graduate or Pro-fessional

42

Educational Attainment for Adults ≥25 Years

Source: 2010-2012 American Community Survey 3 Year Estimates

Employment Characteristics of Families


10

20

30

40

50

60

7065 64

44

32 34

24

3 2

32

49 49

38

31

2528

Both husband & wife in labor force

One spouse in workforce, married couples

Unemployed, Married couple

Single mother in labor force

Single mother un-employed

43

Source: American Community Survey (2012) Employment Characteristics of Families 2010-2012 3 year estimates

Families with own children under 18 years

Unemployment Rate


5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

12

16 15

11 12109 9 10

34 3432

9

14

24

6

12109

11 11

Less than H.S.

H.S. Grad

Some College

16 to 19 years

20 to 24 years

25 to 44 years

total

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Source: ACS 2010-2012 Employment Status 3 YR estimate* State Average Unemployment Rate during time period is 12%

Childcare costs

45Benton County Linn County Lincoln County Polk County

$0

$2,000

$4,000

$6,000

$8,000

$10,000

$12,000 $11,280

$7,740 $7,740 $7,740

Annu

al D

olla

rs

County-level annual cost of childcare for a child age 0-5, 2011

Source: Children First for Oregon, State of Oregon’s Children, 2012

Housing

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2012 3 YR Estimate American Community Survey

Occupants with housing cost burden (>30 percent of income) 2010-2012


10

20

30

40

50

60

70

3339

42

62

54 54

MortgageRent

Homelessness, Benton County, K-12, 2012-2013

School DistrictNumber of Homeless Students

Total DistrictEnrollment

Percent of Homeless

to Total Enrollment

Alsea SD 7J 0 145 0

Corvallis SD 509J 210 6422 3.3

Monroe SD 1J 48 448 10.7

Philomath SD 17J 46 1637 2.8

Benton Total 304 8652 3.5 (2.6 in 2011) 47

Source: Oregon Department of Education, 2013

Homelessness, Linn County, K-12, 2012-2013

School DistrictNumber of Homeless Students

Total District

Enrollment

Percent of Homeless

to Total Enrollment

Central Linn 552 61 671 9.1

Greater Albany 8J 306 9161 3.3

Harrisburg 7J 41 879 4.7

Lebanon Community 9 193 4447 4.3

Santiam Canyon 129J 12 535 2.2

Scio 95 30 4000 0.8

Sweet Home 55 220 2347 9.4

Linn Total 863 22,040 3.948

Source: Oregon Department of Education, 2011

Homelessness, Lincoln County School District, K-12, 2012-2013

School District Number of Homeless Students, K-12

Total District Enrollment

Percent of Homeless to Total Enrollment

Lincoln County SD 535 5,259 10.2%

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Source: Oregon Department of Education, November 21, 2013

Home visiting needs in Linn & Benton Counties

Births paid by Medicaid, 2009 Total Numbers Served, FY 20090

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

961

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Pregnant WomenHome visiting served 5% of those potentially in need

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Source: Oregon Home Visiting Needs Assessment Report 2012

Home visiting needs in Linn & Benton Counties

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,0005,096

4,331

1,503

Children: Birth through age 4Home visiting served 29-35% of those potentially in

need

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Home Visiting Needs in Linn & Benton Counties

Children with Special Health Needs, 2008

Total Numbers Served by CaCoon and Early Intervention, FY 2009

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600 1475

448

Children with Special Health Needs: Birth through Age 4Home visiting served 30% of those potentially in need.

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Travel time to work, by County

53Benton Linn Lincoln

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

16

30

17

32

46

21

55

30

59

Drove alone

Carpool

Public Transporta-tion

Percentage of workers who spend ≥ 30 minutes traveling to work by mode of transportation

Source: American Community Survey 2010-2012 Means of Transportation to Work 3- Year Estimates

Teen Pregnancy


1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

3.2

5.4

7

5.3

Rate of teen pregnancy per 1,000 females ages 10-17 years, 2013

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AREA PROGRAM INFORMATION

Who is participating in area programs supporting young children?

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* The following information does not include ALL programs serving young children and families

KidCo Head Start of Linn County

51 %

18 %

15 %

7 %

6 %3 %

Primary Type of Eligibility for Head Start- Fall 2011

At or Below 100% FPL

Homeless

TANF

Between 100 -130% FPL

Over Income

Foster Care 56

2011 federal definition of poverty: family of 3 = $18, 530; family of 4 = $22,350

KidCo Early Head Start of Linn County

55 %

20 %

21%

2 % 2%

Primary Type of Eligibility for Early Head Start- Fall 2011

At or Below 100% FPL

Homeless

TANF

Foster Care

Over Income

Between 100 - 130% FPL 57

KidCo Services and Demographics, 2011

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Healthy Start ProgramProgram Goals: • Encourage positive parent-child interaction/activities• Improve the support system to nurture families and children

from birth to age 5• Promote healthy growth and development for children• Foster parent satisfaction with services• Reduce parent stress

Eligibility and Number of Families Served (July 2012-June 2014)• First Time Parents with need*• Lincoln n=58 • Benton n=28• Linn n= 40

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Additional Comments? Megan Patton-Lopez, Epidemiologist Benton County Health [email protected]

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Families with Young Children Benton , Linn & Lincoln Counties