New York
NYS Council on Children and Families
- NYS Council on Children and Families
- 52 Washington Street
- West Building, Suite 99
- Rensselaer, NY 12144
- (518) 473-3652
- kwic@ccf.ny.gov
- http://www.nyskwic.org
Deborah Benson, Executive Director
The NYS Council on Children and Families acts as a neutral body to coordinate the state health, education and human services systems to ensure that all children and families in New York State have the opportunity to reach their potential. CCF supports the Kids' Well-being Indicator Clearinghouse website.
Featured Data
- Children and Youth Living Below Poverty
- The poverty rate measures the percentage of children living in families considered to have too little income to meet basic needs. Poverty in childhood is associated with a wide range of social, educational, health and future employment problems.
To view more NYS local data, visit the NYS Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse - www.nyskwic.org.
- Low birthweight births (Less Than 2500 Grams), percent of live births
Low birthweight is a major cause of infant mortality and increases an infant's chances for dying in infancy. Preterm delivery underlies most low birthweight births. Lifestyle behaviors - such as cigarette smoking, insufficient weight gain or nutritional intake during pregnancy and use of other drugs - are known risk factors. Socioeconomic disadvantage is also closely related to low birthweight.
To view more NYS local data, visit the NYS Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse - www.nyskwic.org.
- Resident civilian unemployment, rate per 100 persons 16 years of age and older in the labor force
- The rate of unemployment in an area is one indication of the state of the economy of that area and the opportunities for gainful employment.
To view more NYS local data, visit the NYS Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse - www.nyskwic.org.