Find data about the health and well being of children in communities across California:

A lack of affordable housing can lead to housing instability and crowded households, thus affecting a child’s social development and educational outcomes. In 2013-2017, an estimated 43% of households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Learn more about housing affordability in California.

The rate of hospitalizations due to mental health issues has been on the rise since 2008. Recent data show that mental diseases and disorders accounted for 14% of hospitalizations, as measured by discharges. See the latest data.

Over three-quarters of children ages 0-12 did not have licensed child care slots available to them in 2017. In nearly all counties, rates have remained the same or worsened since 2010. See the latest data.

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The educational environment is one of the core foundations that shape children and is crucial to ensuring optimal health and well being. Access over 270 indicators across more than a dozen topics from the viewpoint of California's students and school staff.