Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released the first of the data from the 2020 Decennial Census. These data will allow states to begin the redrawing of voting districts across the country – a reminder of the power of accurate Census data. The August 12th release included data for the total population and the population […]
Category: Kids Count
Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot: The Impact of Covid-19 on College Students
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) released its second report in a two-part snapshot series, Newark Kids Count Data Snapshot: The Impact of COVID-19. The report analyzes how the city’s children and families are faring since the pandemic’s onset. In this second snapshot, College Students and COVID-19, data show how the pandemic has affected […]
National Kids Count Report: NJ Families Still Struggling to Provide Basic Needs Due to COVID
Today, as the federal government launched a new website and other resources explaining the new child tax credit, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released a 50-state data report that argues for making the expansion permanent. The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book details how challenges remain as New Jersey slowly reopens and shows signs of recovery […]
Register – Newark KIDS COUNT 2021 Data Snapshot: College Students and COVID-19
Join us as we discuss the data surrounding Newark’s children and families. This snapshot takes a look at how COVID-19 has affected the classes of 2019 and 2020, and their future college plans.
BLOG: New Snapshot Highlights Pandemic’s Effects on Newark’s Kids, Families
Newark Kids Count looks different this year. New data “snapshots,” show the pandemic’s impact on kids and families. This first one looks at programs assisting families and employment rates.
