How Are Our Kids Doing?

How Are Our Kids Doing?

This page contains information about and links to reports which highlight the status of children in Jacksonville. Each year the Children's Commission produces useful statistical and descriptive research documents to help us plan and carry out policy.

2007 Profile: Jacksonville Child Trends & Statistics, 1990 - 2005
The third research report from the Jacksonville Children's Commission reveals 15-year trends in child diversity, poverty, health, education and other well-being indicators. The importance of these trends and opportunities for child advocates are highlighted.

2007_Profile Report - Part One .pdf(3540k)

2007_Profile Report - Part 2 .pdf(6571k)

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2006 Profile: A Snapshot of Jacksonville's Children and Youth
Built on information from the State of Jacksonville's Children report, this easy-to-understand report tells the story of "who our children are" and provides significant findings, highlights key points and explains the importance of these findings.

2006 Snapshot.pdf (3480k)

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The State of Jacksonville's Children
State of Jacksonville Children report cover Recently, the Jacksonville Children's Commission released The State of Jacksonville's Children, a new research report recognizing the risks and opportunities facing Jacksonville's children and youth and our city's future quality of life.

This research, prepared by the Children's Commission's Grant, Research and Evaluation Department, was presented to City Council and School Board members, community leaders and child advocates on April 8, 2005. Mayor John Peyton, City Council Vice-President Kevin Hyde, Children's Commission CEO Linda Lanier and Board Members Clarence H. Houston, Jr., and Gloriden Norris joined with the city's non-profit community to present this first in a series of Social Indicator Reports.

Click on the links below to view The State of Jacksonville's Children.
State of Jacksonville's Children - Part 1
State of Jacksonville's Children - Part 2
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After School Gaps Analysis
Child reading a book after school. This study examines the overall development and current status of after-school programs in Duval County. Following a historical overview of the development of after-school programs nationally and locally, this document provides a needs assessment and gaps analysis. These crucial segments measure Jacksonville's current level of overall need for after-school programs for low-income children against a community inventory of available after-school services.
Click on Gaps Analysis to view this report.