Santa Clara County Children's Report 2007

The Santa Clara 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 a collaborative of public and private agencies.

The report is intended to document important issues affecting children, and to galvanize policymakers and service providers to address the most pressing concerns. It 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)

Important Considerations

Demographic Snapshot

I. Children Are Physically, Socially and Emotionally Healthy

II. Children Are Prepared for and Successful in School

III. Children Live in Safe and Stable Families and Communities

Summary Table

Endnotes

Acknowledgements