San Mateo County Children's Report 2007

Children in Our Community: A Report on Their Health and Well-Being

The San Mateo County Children's Report summarizes the status of children's health and well being in the county, highlighting key issues that warrant attention. As with past Children's Reports, the 2007 edition was produced by the San Mateo County Children's Data Team, a collaborative of public and private agencies.

The report aims to increase awareness of issues facing children and provide data to inform program and policy decisions. The report can be used for strategic planning, resource allocation, policy development, needs assessments, program planning, coalition building, grantwriting, public education and advocacy.

Unlike past Children's Reports, this edition is a summary rather than an extensive data book. Detailed data now can be found at www.kidsdata.org.

If you would like to request hard copies or a presentation of the Children's Report, please contact us at (650) 724-1618 or joanna.caywood@lpfch.org

Table of Contents

Introduction

Key Findings (Information on Related Local Action)

Demographic Snapshot

I. Children Are Healthy

II. Children Are Nurtured in a Stable, Caring Environment

III. Children Are Succeeding in School

IV. Children Are Safe

Summary Table

Endnotes

Acknowledgements