Data Snapshots of Alameda County Children October 19, 2012 State of the Children in Alameda County Forum Prepared by Page Tomblin, Management Analyst, Alameda County Interagency Children’s Policy Council For more information or to download this presentation, please visit: 1

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Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Alameda County Children (ages 0-17) Source: US Census, 2000 and

Children Now Scorecard Alameda County Results Improving on 12 indicators Staying the same on 11 indicators Getting worse on 1 indicator Source: Children Now Score Card of Child Well-Being, 2012, 5

Source: US Census, American Community Survey year estimate year estimate 6

Difference between the Self Sufficiency Standard and Federal Poverty Level Source: and For family with 1 parent and 2 children. Source: and For family with 1 parent and 2 children. 7

Alameda County Income Comparisons Source: and and Income shown is for families with one parent and two children. Source: and and Income shown is for families with one parent and two children. 8

Alameda County Homeless Population Percent of the homeless population families with children (ages 0-18) from the Alameda County Homeless Count. This includes sheltered and unsheltered. Source: 9

Number of children who are the “hidden homeless” Hidden Homeless is defined as: defines hidden homeless as living doubled up, staying in motels, or facing eviction within seven days and using food pantries, soup kitchens, or drop-in programs. Source: EveryOne Home, Alameda County Homeless Count 2009, 10

Clients Served by Alameda County Community Food Bank 11

Number of Uninsured Children in Alameda County and California Source: US Census, American Community Survey, , Source: US Census, American Community Survey, , 12

Ethnic/Racial Breakdown of Uninsured Alameda County Children (age 0-17) Source: US Census, American Community Survey, 3 year estimate

Children (age 0-17) Receiving Behavioral Health Services in Alameda County Source: Alameda County Human Impact Report, 2012, Office of Supervisor Wilma Chan 14

Effects of Violence On Children A national study found that 60% of children surveyed witnessed violence during the previous year. The term witnessed a violent act is defined as “witness to a violent act but learning of a violent act against a family member, neighbor or close friend or from a threat against their home or school.” Source: Children’s Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey, The term witnessed a violent act is defined as “witness to a violent act but learning of a violent act against a family member, neighbor or close friend or from a threat against their home or school.” Source: Children’s Exposure to Violence: A Comprehensive National Survey,

Example of Health Disparities in Alameda County Child Population African American children in West Oakland are: – 1.5 times more likely to be born premature or low birth weight – 7 times more likely to be born into poverty – 2.5 times more likely to be behind in vaccinations – 5 times more likely to be hospitalized for diabetes An African American child born in West Oakland has a life expectancy 15 years shorter than a White child born in the affluent Oakland Hills Source: Alameda Count Public Health Department, CAPE Unit, Health Inequities where People Live, Source: Alameda Count Public Health Department, CAPE Unit, Health Inequities where People Live, 16

Map of Voter Turnout in November, 2008 Election of Registered Voters Source: Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office 17