Strengthening Vulnerable Families Teleconference: The Power of Data & the KIDS COUNT Data Center
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time, 11:00 - 12:00 Pacific Time
Do you know the teen birth rate in your area, or how it compares to other communities?
Would it be helpful to know if the percentage of children living in poverty in your state has increased or decreased in the last 5 years?
Are you curious about the prevalence of children in immigrant families living with a parent who has difficulty speaking English?
This teleconference talked about the power of data in advocacy, public accountability and grantmaking. Funders learned how to tap into KIDS COUNT, a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S., and use it to advance your work and secure better futures for all children.
Presented by Laura Beavers, Senior Associate and National KIDS COUNT Program Coordinator, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Laura Beavers began her work at the Annie E. Casey Foundation in September of 2003 after spending a number of years with the Rhode Island KIDS COUNT grantee. As Coordinator for the National KIDS COUNT Project, she has primary responsibility for the Annual KIDS COUNT Data Book and the Online Data Systems. With her considerable knowledge and understanding of both a state-based KIDS COUNT project and the power of data, Laura brings a unique perspective to this national work. She serves as a key liaison and resource person for researchers and staff in the KIDS COUNT network of state grantees facilitating their access to technical assistance, information, and peer support.