Survey: Schools, Well Being of Children Are Top Bay Area Concerns

The well being of children and education and the schools outrank 11 other issues as chief concerns for local residents, regardless of their parental status, gender, income level or political affiliation. More than seven in 10 Bay Area respondents (71 percent) report being "extremely concerned" about the well being of children. An equal number are extremely concerned about education and the schools, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health.

Adults 'Extremely Concerned' About Select Issues:
Bay Area Data | California Data

Adults 'Extremely Concerned' About Children's Well Being:
Bay Area | California

• by Income Level
• by Race/Ethnicity
• by Gender of Respondent
• by Parental Status
• by Political Affiliation

Children's Issues Rated as 'Big Problems':
Bay Area | California

• by Race/Ethnicity
• by Income Level
• by Parental Status
• by Gender

Bay Area Adults Supporting More Tax Dollars for Select Childrens' Programs

• by Age of Respondent
• by Race/Ethnicity
• by Gender of Respondent

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