Graph interpretation: Within age groups, poverty rates in Los Angeles County were highest among children, who are defined as all persons under 18 years. Childhood poverty rate was higher... read more →
Posts Tagged: Children
The graph displays English learner students in K-12 Los Angeles County public schools by their English language acquisition status. More than one in every five students in Los Angeles County... read more →
Truancy rates are on the rise for both Los Angeles County and California with the County generally leading. The California Legislature defines a truant as “a student missing more than... read more →
Felonies and misdemeanors represent different levels of severity of crimes. A felony is the most serious type of crimes and is punishable by prison sentences of greater than one year.... read more →
A growing body of research suggests that early care and education create positive long-term impacts on both the individual (e.g. brain development, academic achievement, and higher status and higher-paying employment... read more →
Working families of all income levels often rely on independent child care when parents or legal guardians are away. According to the 2016 data from the Child Care Planning Committee... read more →
The overall number of children and youth (up to age 18) in foster care in Los Angeles County is growing on average. The most recent data from Child Welfare Services Reports... read more →
PBS SoCal’s Ready To Learn initiative focuses on parents, teachers and community partners to ensure Southern California’s 1.5 million children are prepared for kindergarten, reading on level by 3rd grade, and introduced... read more →
Welcome Baby is a home-visiting program for new caregivers and babies focused on providing support in parenting, breastfeeding, emotional well-being and self-care, and child development that supports women during their... read more →
