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Ten Considerations for Advocacy Evaluation Planning

January 29, 2009

This document outlines how KIDS COUNT and advocates can turn evaluation theory into practice to improve their work and impact real-world outcomes.

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The 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book

January 1, 2009

The 20th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares national and state data, urging better programs for children and families living in poverty.

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The 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Brief

January 1, 2009

The 2009 KIDS COUNT Brief highlights key indicators and mobile data tools to help improve child well-being across all U.S. states and territories.

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A Road Map for Juvenile Justice Reform

December 30, 2008

This KIDS COUNT essay highlights six key challenges and opportunities for juvenile justice reform to better serve youth, families and communities.

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Trying Out a Real Time Advocacy Self-Evaluation Process

December 1, 2008

This brief describes a real-time advocacy evaluation approach — plus pros and cons of how grantees might test it to document and support policy work.

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Child Poverty in Massachusetts

September 17, 2008

This report explores child poverty in Massachusetts and offers key questions and first steps to help reduce poverty statewide.

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A Child Alone and Without Papers

September 1, 2008

This report explores how the U.S. handles unaccompanied child immigrants and offers urgent policy solutions to protect this vulnerable group.

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A woman holds a young child's hand as they walk through a crowd. Both mother and child have their back to the camera.

Data on Children in Foster Care From the Census Bureau

June 1, 2008

This paper utilizes census data to identify key and defining characteristics of households raising kids in foster care. Read more on the research.

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The 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book

January 1, 2008

The 19th KIDS COUNT Data Book shares national and state data on children and families, with a 2008 essay on reducing youth detention and boosting safety.

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