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The 2011 Kids Count report from Kentucky Youth Advocates demonstrates a staggering decrease in the quality of life for young Kentuckians over the past ten years. The data undoubtedly reflects the fact that a 4.2 unemployment rate for Kentucky in 2000 reached 10.5 in 2010. The number of children receiving food stamps increased 68% while the amount of children on childcare subsidies nearly doubled. Sadly, the data is no better in Kenton County.
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Here are some numbers followed by a link to the full report for your own reading:
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KENTUCKY CHILDREN RECEIVING FOOD STAMPS
2000: 177,569
2008: 298,499
An increase of 68%
(20.7% of all federal income tax filers in KY applied for Earned Income Tax Credit)
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EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Kids receiving childcare subsidies:
2001: 41,779
2010: 74,121
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High school averaged graduation rate increased 3.3 percentage points to 80.5% from 2007-08 to 2009-10.
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TEEN PREGNANCY
In Kenton County, births to teen mothers aged 15 - 19:
1999-2001: 796
2007-2009: 737
The percent of teen mothers who gave birth for a second time while a teenager stayed the same in Kenton County at 22%.
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INSURANCE
Kenton County children enrolled in the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) increased over the last decade.
2000: 774
2010: 1,513
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Medicaid enrollment for children in Kenton County doubled.
2000: 6,701
2010: 12,455
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Some other highlights from the findings: 28% of expectant mothers in Kenton County smoke while pregnant, 7% of babies in Kenton County are born with a low birth weight, 15% of 2 to 4-year olds in Kenton County that receive food stamps are obese.
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The report does highlight some progress, including better access to dental care and more kids receiving health insurance. Check out the full report at the link:
The report does highlight some progress, including better access to dental care and more kids receiving health insurance. Check out the full report at the link:
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