1. The Well-Being of Kids In WV 2012 KIDS COUNT Data Book February 20, 2013

2. Who is KIDS COUNT? Est’d in 1990 by Governor Caperton Result of campaign pledge to improve the lives of kids through public and private means. Vision: Make WV a great place to be a kid. Mission: Provide most trusted data about child well-being and build alliances to advocate kids’ needs. Example: Recent ad hoc alliance to advocate against proposed childcare subsidy cuts Signature Program: KIDS COUNT Data Book

3. KIDS COUNT Data Book Our signature program Tracks health, education, safety and security, and economic conditions of children on statewide and county-by- county basis Often the basis of public policy decisions An important resource for those who seek and award funding from foundations and the private sector

7. West Virginia Background Facts

8. West Virginia Early Child Development Background Facts

13. KIDS COUNT’s Data Book Online www.wvkidscount.org/west-virginia-data-book

14. KIDS COUNT Data Center Online warehouse of national, state, county indicators across multiple areas of well-being Includes: Demographics Economic well-being Education Health Family and Community Safety and Risk http://datacenter.kidscount.org

15. Data Center Mobile App Access KIDS COUNT data quickly and easily, anytime, anywhere! mobile.kidscount.org

16. Transition Questions? Margie Hale, Executive Director West Virginia KIDS COUNT 1206 Virginia St., E. Suite 104 Charleston, WV 25301 304-345-2101 or 1-888-KIDSCOUNT margie@wvkidscount.org www.wvkidscount.org