1. The Status of Young Children in Wayne County The Status of Young Children in Wayne County A 2010 Update from Great Start Collaborative - Wayne Presented by Kurt Metzger Data Driven Detroit (D3)

2. Out-Wayne’s Population Growth Post-1990 Came to a Halt in 2002 Source: Census Bureau

3. Wayne County’s Significant Net Out-Migration Has Resulted in the Largest Population Loss of Any County Source: Census Bureau

4. The Total Number of Births In Wayne County Have Experienced a Steady Decrease Since 1990 Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

5. While Births Have Decreased by 15.4 Percent in Out-Wayne County, They Have Dropped 51.2 Percent in Detroit Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

6. Decreasing Births Have Reduced the Size of the Cohort Less than 5 Years of Age Source: Census Bureau 8.0% 7.4% 6.6%

7. Young Children in Wayne County are More Racially/Ethnically Diverse Than the General Population Source: Census Bureau

8. The Unemployment Rate for Detroit Runs About Three Times That of Out-Wayne County Source: MI Labor Market Information

9. The Percent of Wayne County Births Paid For By Medicaid Has Increased Over Last Two Years Source: MI Department of Human Services

10. The Number of Wayne County Households Receiving Food Stamps Increased by 137% Over the Decade 1 of Every 3 Households in Dec. 2009 Source: Michigan Dept. of Human Services

11. Nearly Half of All Wayne County Children, 5 Years and Under, Were in Food Stamp Households in June 2010 Source: MI Department of Human Services

12. The Percent of K-12 Students Receiving FRL has increased over the decade from 47.0% in 2001-02 School Year to 54.8% in 2008-09 (State – 32.2 and 41.3%) The Percent of K-12 Students Receiving FRL has increased over the decade from 47.0% in 2001-02 School Year to 54.8% in 2008-09 (State – 32.2 and 41.3%) The Buying Power of Wayne County Households Has Decreased by 20 Percent Between 1999 and 2008. The Buying Power of Wayne County Households Has Decreased by 20 Percent Between 1999 and 2008. 3 of Every 10 Wayne County Children <6 years live in poverty; 1 of every 2 in Detroit. 3 of Every 10 Wayne County Children <6 years live in poverty; 1 of every 2 in Detroit. 84,923 Wayne County Children, Less than 6 Years of Age, Lived in Families at or below 200% of Poverty in the 2006-08 Period. This represented 54% of Wayne County kids <6 and 27% of the State’s total <6 below 200%. 84,923 Wayne County Children, Less than 6 Years of Age, Lived in Families at or below 200% of Poverty in the 2006-08 Period. This represented 54% of Wayne County kids <6 and 27% of the State’s total <6 below 200%. Other Issues

13. While Infant Mortality Has Generally Decreased Across All Groups, Racial Disparities Still Exist Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

14. While Infant Mortality Has Generally Decreased In All Regions, Geographic Disparities Still Exist Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

15. The Share of Wayne County Women With Less than Adequate Prenatal Care Has Remained Constant Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

16. The Share of Women With Less than Adequate Prenatal Care Demonstrates Large Geographic Disparities Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

17. Inadequate Prenatal Care Is An issue in Many Wayne County Communities – These Are Top Five Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

18. New Mothers in Wayne County Have Consistently Lower Levels of High School Completion Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

19. The Educational Attainment of New Mothers Varies Widely Across Wayne County – Critical Indicator Source: MI Dept. of Community Health

20. The Percent of New Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy Has Remained Below State Average (12.1 vs. 14.1%) The Percent of New Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy Has Remained Below State Average (12.1 vs. 14.1%) The Percent of Low Birthweight Babies Has Stayed Constant at 10.5%. Detroit’s Rate is Higher – 14%. Highland Park is highest at 16.7%. The Percent of Low Birthweight Babies Has Stayed Constant at 10.5%. Detroit’s Rate is Higher – 14%. Highland Park is highest at 16.7%. Medicaid paid for 45.7% of Wayne County births in 2007. Medicaid paid for 45.7% of Wayne County births in 2007. The Number and Percent of Children (0-18 years) Insured by Medicaid has increased Over the Decade. The Number and Percent of Children (0-18 years) Insured by Medicaid has increased Over the Decade. The number and percent of 1 and 2 year olds Testing Positive for Lead has Been Decreasing. The number and percent of 1 and 2 year olds Testing Positive for Lead has Been Decreasing. Other Issues

21. The Number of Children Receiving English Language Learning Services Has Shown A Steady Increase The Number of Children Receiving English Language Learning Services Has Shown A Steady Increase The Percent of Births to Teenagers Has Shown An Increase Over the Last Two Years – Reversing Trends. The Percent of Births to Teenagers Has Shown An Increase Over the Last Two Years – Reversing Trends. Increase Has Occurred in All 4 Regions. Core is 19.3%, while next closest is Downriver at 8.1%. Increase Has Occurred in All 4 Regions. Core is 19.3%, while next closest is Downriver at 8.1%. Repeat Births, as a Share of All Teen Births, Has Continued to Decrease. Repeat Births, as a Share of All Teen Births, Has Continued to Decrease. The number and percent of 1 and 2 year olds Testing Positive for Lead has Been Decreasing. The number and percent of 1 and 2 year olds Testing Positive for Lead has Been Decreasing. Other Issues

22. In order to make good management decisions about our resources (based on up to date information), Wayne County MUST develop an integrated, “real time”, interactive database that will track the indicators (of child and family well-being) and link to resources. Or, as Child Trends notes, “What gets measured gets done”. Every child in Wayne County should have a medical home with a primary care pediatrician and access to pediatric sub-specialties. Every child in Wayne County should have access to quality child care. Ensure that ALL young children in Wayne County have access to a preschool education. Report Recommendations

23. Recognize that “early childhood development is economic development” and ADVOCATE for making young children a priority in the county and state budget processes. Investing in our human capital is as important as our infrastructure and the return on investment is significantly greater. Report Recommendations

24. The Status of Young Children in Wayne County The Status of Young Children in Wayne County A 2010 Update from Great Start Collaborative - Wayne Presented by Kurt Metzger Data Driven Detroit (D3)