Why Use Kidsdata.org? Let Us Count the Ways…

Following the completion of kidsdata.org’s statewide expansion last summer, our foundation pointed out the top 5 reasons to use the site. This summer, in order to mark the one-year anniversary of the website going statewide, we’ll highlight each of those Top 5 — in no particular order — and share some examples of how kidsdata is being used to improve the lives of children across California.

This week, we feature Reason #1 to Use Kidsdata.org — to save time, money, and effort. Ok, maybe that’s three reasons; but they’re all about using resources efficiently — something for which we all strive.

Why surf the web for hours looking for 10 different data points for a grant proposal when you may be able to find them all in one place? (Hint: that place is kidsdata.org) As a public service, we offer free access to data from more than 35 public data sources.

For example, the Central California Children’s Institute says they use kidsdata “almost on a daily basis to look for socioeconomic, health, safety and education data on children of the eight-county-wide San Joaquin Valley region.”

What a time-saver!

Has kidsdata.org helped you save time or money? Tell us about it!

Posted by Felicity Simmons

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