The Connecticut Association for Human Services has released the 2004 Connecticut KIDS COUNT Data Book, Investing in Families...Investing in our Future, which highlights data and policy information related to family economics.
"Connecticut's 2004 Data Book is hopeful - most kids in the state are doing well," says Jude Carroll, the Connecticut KIDS COUNT project director at CAHS, "but future economic success for the state will require responsible planning to take Connecticut to the next level."
The Data Book focuses on a specific set of measures that relate to Family Economic Security issues: child poverty, family income, parental employment, homeownership, and more. The report features census and state agency data, recent trends in measures, and policy implications related to the findings.
CAHS is the Connecticut grantee for the Annie E. Casey Foundation's national KIDS COUNT initiative. Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS)
; Publication Date: May 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_05_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
Annie E. Casey Foundation: Kids Count
;
Tale of Two Connecticut's: 2002-2003 Kids Count Data Book
;
Moving From Risk to Opportunity: 2004 National Kids Count Report published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation
|
|
The 2005 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Helping Our Most Vulnerable Families Overcome Barriers to Work and Achieve Financial Success, highlights data and policy information related to family economics. The Data book features ten key measures of child well-being that it has used to track the well-being of children since 1990. The data is used to provide state profiles of child well-being and to rank the states. This edition also includes several background measures related to unemployed parents in each state. (Entire Print Friendly Document - 197 Pages, PDF Document) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 27, 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/kidscount_2005.pdf
Related Link(s):
Kids Count Web Site
|
|
The 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Family, Friend and Neighbor Care: Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed, highlights data and policy information related to child care provided by friends, family and neighbors. The Data book features ten key measures of child well-being that it has used to track the well-being of children since 1990. The data is used to provide state profiles of child well-being and to rank the states. This edition also includes several background measures related to child care in each state. (Entire Print Friendly Document - 188 Pages, PDF Document) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/kidscount_2006.pdf
Related Link(s):
Kids Count Web Site
|
|
The 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Counting What Counts: Taking Results Seriously for Vulnerable Children and Families: The 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book profiles the well-being of America’s children on a state-by-state basis and ranks states on 10 key measures of child well-being. The Data Book essay calls for a “data revolution” that uses timely and reliable information to track the progress and improve the lives of vulnerable children. (PDF document, 148 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 28, 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/kidscount_2009.pdf
|
|
The data in this 21st edition of Kids Count present a rich but complex picture of American children. After showing improvement in the late 1990s, overall, child well-being has stagnated since 2000. (PDF document, 60 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/kidscount_2010.pdf
|
|
This report of the Connecticut Health Insurance Policy Council suggests that health care reform requires three simultaneous actions: improving the health status of Connecticut residents, particularly in regard to lifestyle-based diseases; improving the cost-effectiveness and quality of health care services; and securing access to health insurance for those who lack it. Mere health insurance reform is not enough. (PDF file, 49 pages) Published by Connecticut Health Insurance Policy Council, Inc. Connecticut Health Insurance Policy Council, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/CouncilReport.pdf
|
|
This report outlines a crisis in Latino Health in Connecticut and calls for statewide changes in policy and practice. Many critical health issues for the Latino community in Connecticut are addressed, including high rates of diabetes, HIV/AIDS, asthma, food insecurity and teen pregnancy. While this report brings to light significant problems, it also identifies a path for addressing these problems. (PDF file, 100 pages) Published by Hispanic Health Council Hispanic Health Council
; Publication Date: December 12, 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/Profile_Latino_Health.pdf
|
|
This report provides a summary of Connecticut hospital performance and presents some key fiscal year 2008 statewide hospital financial indicators and trends in the context of the current environment and economic climate. The Office of Health Care Access collects financial and statistical information from Connecticut’s thirty acute care hospitals on an annual basis. This report covers fiscal year 2008. (PDF document, 138 pages) Published by State of Connecticut, Office of Health Care Access State of Connecticut, Office of Health Care Access
; Publication Date: August 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_083109.asp
|
|
Hartford's Asthma Call to Action Task Force focuses on Hartford residents that have signs and symptoms of asthma but have not been diagnosed by a physician as having asthma as well as those that already have an asthma diagnosis. Objectives include improving the care provided to already diagnosed asthmatic individuals, to emphasize basic asthma management skills, and to educate the public on reducing risk factors and seeking medical care. Published by Hartford Community Health Partnership Hartford Community Health Partnership
; Publication Date: 2003
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2003.asp
|
|
The HUSKY Program and Medicaid cover an increasing percentage of all Connecticut births. In 2010, 32.4% of all Connecticut births were covered by HUSKEY A and B, and 6.0% to mothers whose births were covered by fee-for-service Medicaid. The proportion of all Connecticut births covered by the HUSKY Program and Medicaid continues to increase, from 28.4 percent in 2003 to 38.4 percent in 2010. (PDF document, 35 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: February 2013
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h13birthsreport10.pdf
|
|
Breaking the Cycle is a community partnership of the City of Hartford, the Hartford Action Plan on Infant Health, and the Hartford Public Schools created to reduce teen pregnancy in Hartford. The web site includes teen pregnancy statistics for Hartford, descriptions of programs for adults & youth, healthcare initiatives, and more. Published by Hartford's Strategic Plan for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Hartford's Strategic Plan for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
; Publication Date: 2005
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_2005.asp
|
|
Connecticut children, in many cities and towns, are doing better than children in most other states. But high marks don’t necessarily carry over to our largest cities, rural towns, older suburbs, and even some homes in the wealthier parts of our state, particularly as the impacts of the recession continue unabated. The past two years have been a difficult time for many families, including many middle-income families. The seventeen indicators reported in the 2010 Connecticut KIDS COUNT Data Book show the situation of the children of Connecticut. (PDF document, 68 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Bridging_Tough_Times.pdf
|
|
This is a fact sheet about childhood obesity in Connecticut. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Department of Public Health
; Publication Date: Fall 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/chob_fact_sheet_fall2012.pdf
|
|
A newsletter about city services, health inequities, and youth/police initiatives, provided by the office of Mayor Eddie A. Perez. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: March 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Government/city_gov_working_for_you_Mar_10.pdf
|
|
A newsletter about city services and Hartford Public Schools from the office of Mayor Eddie A. Perez. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: December 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/government/city_gov_working_for_you_Dec_09.pdf
|
|
A newsletter about city services and Hartford Public Schools from the office of Mayor Eddie A. Perez. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: January 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/government/city_gov_working_for_you_Jan_10.pdf
|
|
A newsletter about city services, family health services and Hartford parks from the office of Mayor Pedro Segarra. (PDF document, 3 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: May 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Government/city_gov_working_for_you_Mar_12.pdf
|
|
A newsletter about city services and Hartford Public Schools from the office of Mayor Eddie A. Perez. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: November 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/government/city_gov_working_for_you_Nov_09.pdf
|
|
A card which summarizes emergency and non-emergency mental health, substance abuse and other services available in Hartford. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by North Central Regional Mental Health Board North Central Regional Mental Health Board
; Publication Date: January 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/Hartford_Emergency_Resource_Card.pdf
|
|
This document represents the Hartford Health and Human Services Department’s effort to present the health status of Hartford residents in 2009. Published by City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services
; Publication Date: 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/HHS_2009_Critical_Health_Indicators.pdf
|
|
The 2012 Community Food Security in Connecticut: An Evaluation and Ranking of 169 Towns focuses on a town-level assessment of community food security in Connecticut. Published by University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
; Publication Date: April 2013
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_043013.asp
|
|
A cooperative effort of Connecticut Food Policy Council, University of Connecticut and Hartford Food System, this study uses town-level data to measure community food security based on 38 different indicators falling within 6 categories for the 169 towns and cities in Connecticut. Community food security means the development and enhancement of sustainable, community-based strategies to improve access of low-income households to healthful nutritious food, to increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs and to promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm and nutrition issues. (PDF File, 16 pages). Published by Hartford Food System Hartford Food System
; Publication Date: September 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/CommunityFoodSecurity.pdf
|
|
The Community Health Data Scan for Connecticut was developed by the Connecticut Health Foundation (CHF). The Data Scan reports quantitative data on the social characteristics, health and well-being of Connecticut’s residents gathered from a variety of sources at the federal, state and town levels, as well as from non-governmental sources. (PDF file, 266 pages) Published by Connecticut Health Foundation Connecticut Health Foundation
; Publication Date: March 1, 2007
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/CT_Health_Scan.pdf
|
|
The mission of Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice is to protect urban environments primarily in Connecticut through educating communities, through promoting changes in local, state, and national policy, and through promoting individual, corporate and governmental responsibility towards our environment. The web site includes information on the Coalition's 2005 Legislative Agenda, and the Hartford arm of the organization, the Hartford Environmental Justice Network, or HEJN. Users can sign up for e-mail notifications, and receive information on meetings & training sessions. Published by Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice
; Publication Date: 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2004_c.asp
|
|
The Connecticut Health Policy Project is a non-profit, non-partisan research and educational organization dedicated to improving access to affordable, quality health care for all Connecticut residents.
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/ct_health_policy.asp
|
|
This web site contains Health Care Data including demographic, utilization, clinical, charge, payer and provider information. Detailed reports are available for statewide and hospital specific statistics.
OHCA collects hospital utilization data on all discharges from the acute care hospitals within Connecticut. In addition, OHCA gathers, verifies, analyzes and reports on a wide range of hospital financial data. Published by State of Connecticut State of Connecticut
; Publication Date: 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2004_b.asp
|
|
Connecticut Violent Injury Statistics System (CVISS) is part of a national collaborative effort to gather information on violent deaths occurring in Connecticut. This report describes statistics on violent deaths during 2004. Published by Connecticut Children's Medical Center Connecticut Children's Medical Center
; Publication Date: September 2006
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_09_2006.asp
|
|
In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated that based on Current Population Survey data, 384,000 persons (11.0%) were uninsured, including 49,000 children under 18 (6.0%). Among children in low income families (less than 200% of the federal poverty level), an estimated 22,000 children under 19 were uninsured. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h12countuninsured.pdf
|
|
This document represents the Hartford Health and Human Services Department’s effort to present the health status of Hartford residents in 2010. It also includes an introduction to the Health Equity Index developed by the Connecticut Association of Directors of Health. (PDF document, 32 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services
; Publication Date: April 2011
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/2010_Critical_Health_Indicators_Final.pdf
|
|
In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated that based on Current Population Survey data, 384,000 persons (11.0%) were uninsured, including 49,000 children under 18 (6.0%). Among children in low income families (less than 200% of the federal poverty level), an estimated 22,000 children under 19 were uninsured. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h12adultdentalcare10.pdf
|
|
A video of the October 17, 2009 community program, Dialog on Health Care Reform, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: October 17, 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_10_17_2009.asp
|
|
Executive Summary of the two day conference on Drug Policy held at Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut on October 21 and 22, 2005. The conference “Illicit Drugs: Burden and Policy” sponsored by the City of Hartford,
and underwritten by the Aetna Foundation, provided a unique opportunity for multiple stakeholders to begin a dialogue around the problem of drugs in our city. (PDF file, 5 pages). Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: October 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Drugs/WHITEPAPER[1].pdf
|
|
The results of a 1997 study by the Connecticut Law Revision Commission on existing drug policy and alternative models that might reduce the affects of drug abuse are found on this website. Published by Connecticut Law Revision Commission Connecticut Law Revision Commission
; Publication Date: June 1997
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Drugs/wsd_06_1997.asp
|
|
This report from the Connecticut Health Foundation estimates the cost of providing limited-English proficient Medicaid enrollees with face-to-face interpreters in compliance with federal laws and guidelines. (PDF document, 24 pages) Published by Connecticut Health Foundation Connecticut Health Foundation
; Publication Date: August 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/est_cost_interpreter_services.pdf
|
|
This document is pre-publication report of the results of a state-wide survey of Connecticut's children who attended Headstart and public elementary schools during the 2006-2007 school year conducted by the state Department of Public Health. It found that dental decay is a significant health problem for the children of Connecticut. (PDF document, 38 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Department of Public Health
; Publication Date: September 30, 2007
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/Every_Smile_Counts.pdf
|
|
In this report, Trust for America’s Health finds that in the past year adult obesity rates increased in 28 states, while only the District of Columbia (D.C.) saw a decline. (PDF document, 124 pages) Published by Trust for America's Health Trust for America's Health
; Publication Date: June 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/Obesity2010Report.pdf
|
|
On May 16, 2005, Mayor Eddie Perez unveiled a comprehensive five-year plan to enable Hartford's young children to achieve success in school and beyond. The plan was developed under the Mayor's direction by a team of early childhood professionals and community leaders. The plan outlines six goals and the steps necessary to achieve measurable outcomes for young children. Full project report (PDF file, 70 pages) Published by Mayor's Office, City of Hartford Mayor's Office, City of Hartford
; Publication Date: May 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/education/projectreportBlueprint.pdf
Related Link(s):
Executive Summary (12 pages, PDF file)
|
|
This web site describes the efforts that have been undertaken by the Hartford Health Department, along with health care and community organizations, as well as many citizens, to work towards improving public health in Hartford. It describes new information that is available on the health of Hartford's residents. In English and Spanish Published by Hartford Community Health Partnership Hartford Community Health Partnership
; Publication Date: 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2004_a.asp
Related Link(s):
Hartford Health Survey
|
|
Connecticut Violent Injury Statistics System (CVISS) is part of a national collaborative effort to gather information on violent deaths occurring in Connecticut. This fact sheet describes statistics on violent deaths in Hartford during 2004. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Children's Medical Center Connecticut Children's Medical Center
; Publication Date: October 10, 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/HartfordCVISS2004.pdf
|
|
Hartford has only one full-service supermarket. This page collects information about food access in Hartford including information that may lead to the development of a second supermarket. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: March 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/food_access.asp
|
|
The report presents the results of the most recent Hartford Health Survey completed in 2003. These surveys are part of the Hartford Health Department's and Hartford's Community Health Partnership's commitment to elicit feedback directly from Hartford residents on their health and their community, to be responsive to the concerns of the community, and to assess whether the needs of all segments of the community are being addressed. The Hartford Health Survey 2003 includes for the first time, a set of items addressing childhood health issues. The report is prepared by The Institute for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at Hartford Hospital. Published by City of Hartford, Health and Human Services Department City of Hartford, Health and Human Services Department
; Publication Date: June 2003
Document
Link: http://www.hartfordinfo.org/Issues/wsd/Health/healthsurvey2003.asp
Related Link(s):
Hartford's Community Health Partnership
;
The Institute for Outcomes Research & Evaluation at Hartford Hospital
|
|
The report presents the results of the most recent Hartford Health Survey completed in 2006. These surveys are part of the Hartford Health Department's and Hartford's Community Health Partnership's commitment to elicit feedback directly from Hartford residents on their health and their community, to be responsive to the concerns of the community, and to assess whether the needs of all segments of the community are being addressed. The report is prepared by The Institute for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at Hartford Hospital. Published by City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services
; Publication Date: August 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/HartfordHealthSurvey2006.pdf
|
|
The neighborhoods in which children live influence their ability to learn, thrive and succeed in the future. In 2009, a needs assessment was conducted to identify neighborhoods with high risk factors for children, such as high poverty rates and low graduation rates from high school, but also community assets that can foster child development. In this report, we provide updated information for Hartford neighborhoods for 2012, and make comparisons to the 2009 data. (PDF document, 30 pages) Published by Hartford Public Schools Hartford Public Schools
; Publication Date: May 2013
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Hartford-Neighborhood-Assessment.pdf
Related Link(s):
University of Connecticut
|
|
Mayor Eddie A Perez initiated the development of a plan to end chronic homelessness in the Hartford region by first: convening a Project Team in June 2004 to conduct research
and “laying the foundation” for the process, and then in December 2004 appointing a Commission to end chronic homelessness. The
report is a summary of the Commission's recommendations. (PDF file, 77 pages) Published by The Commission to End Chronic Homelessness The Commission to End Chronic Homelessness
; Publication Date: June 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/homelessness/Htfd_End_Homelessness.pdf
|
|
This web site provides information on a broad range of environmental topics that affect the quality of life in the City of Hartford. The goal of the site is to offer an educational opportunity for Hartford residents and to encourage community participation in urban environmental public policy. The site covers environmental issues that are of concern for Hartford residents, including lead poisoning, asthma, indoor air quality, outdoor air quality and open space. In English and Spanish. Published by Hartford Health Department Hartford Health Department
; Publication Date: 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
EPA: Urban Environmental Program in New England
;
Atlas of Minority and Low-Income Populations in the Capitol Region
|
|
The mission of HCFA members is to provide a universal, affordable, high-quality health care system for all people. This web site provides links to information about health care in Connecticut.
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/health_care_all.asp
|
|
A comprehensive plan to provide health care coverage to all state residents was recently unfurled by the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut. The proposal is called SustiNet, Latin for "sustains," and is drawn from the state motto to "reflect the proposal's commitment to health and sustainability." (PDF document, 20 pages) Published by Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
; Publication Date: January 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/sustinet_proposal.pdf
|
|
The uninsured rate in Connecticut has held relatively steady over recent years, despite high unemployment and a struggling economy. Census data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) reveal that an estimated 8.6% of all Connecticut residents in 2011 were without health insurance for the entire previous year. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September 12, 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h12censusinsurancerelfact.pdf
|
|
Includes links to national and local reliable health web sites on a variety of health topics and advancements in medicine. Links to Spanish language version.. Published by The Hartford Public Library The Hartford Public Library
; Publication Date: September 26, 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_092604.asp
|
|
This is the federal government website which allows people to find and compare health insurance plans. Published by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
; Publication Date: June 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/wsd_072610.asp
|
|
The HealthFirst Connecticut Authority was charged with studying and recommending ways to guarantee access to health care for all residents of Connecticut. This is their report to the state legislature. (PDF document, 109 pages) Published by Connecticut General Assembly, HealthFirst Connecticut Authority Connecticut General Assembly, HealthFirst Connecticut Authority
; Publication Date: March 11, 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/Health_First_CT_Authority.pdf
|
|
Since 2004, the number of children living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level in Connecticut has increased from 24% to 30%. This report provides data and policy information related to child health, education, and family economic well-being. (PDF document, 84 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services
; Publication Date: May 2013
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/CAHS2013-KIDSCOUNT.pdf
|
|
Connecticut Association for Human Services provides a useful guide about Connecticut's food programs. Includes sections on Food Stamps, WIC (a program for kids, women and babies), and programs for people 60 or older or who have disabilities, describing who is eligible and how to apply. (PDF file, 30 pages). Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services
; Publication Date: 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/HowtoGetFoodinCT.pdf
|
|
This report presents the result of a study conducted in 2009 for Feeding America (formerly America’s Second Harvest), the nation’s largest organization of emergency food providers. It concludes that the Feeding America system served an estimated 37.0 million different people annually, an increase of 46% since 2005. (PDF document, 430 pages Published by Feeding America Feeding America
; Publication Date: January 2011
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/feeding_america.pdf
|
|
This profile of Connecticut’s immigrants is intended to help policymakers, state planners, and service
providers better understand the size, characteristics, and needs of the state’s immigrant population. Beyond the basic demographics of the foreign-born population, the report focuses on
immigrants in the labor force and health care access for different immigrant groups. (PDF file, 68 pages). Published by Democracy Works Democracy Works
; Publication Date: November 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/immigrants/ct_immigrants.pdf
|
|
A key piece of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the expansion of children's mental health coverage by strengthening state and local prevention, intervention, and treatment systems. This report identifies the systemic challenges to ensuring children's access to mental health care and points to encouraging examples of success from 11 states that can be used as a guide when implementing the ACA. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
; Publication Date: March 2013
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/ChildrensMentalHealthCare.pdf
|
|
This report presents data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States based on information collected in the 2005 and earlier Annual Social and Economic Supplements (ASEC) to the Current Population Survey (CPS) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. This report has three main sections— income, poverty, and health insurance coverage. Each one presents estimates by characteristics such as
race, Hispanic origin, nativity, and region. Other topics include earnings of full-time, year-round workers;
poverty among families; and health insurance coverage of children. From U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Reports, P60-229. (PDF file, 85 Pages) Published by U.S. Census U.S. Census
; Publication Date: August 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/p60-229.pdf
|
|
This report presents data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States based on information collected in 2010 and earlier. Between 2008 and 2009, real median household income declined for non-Hispanic Whites and Blacks, while the changes for Asians and Hispanics were not statistically significant. The poverty rate increased for non-Hispanic Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics, while the change for Asians was not statistically significant. (PDF document, 88 pages) Published by U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Census Bureau
; Publication Date: September 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/People/Income_Pov_Health_Ins_2009.pdf
|
|
How are young children (birth to age 5) progressing toward success in school? It is a question that is piquing the interest of parents as well as policy makers and business leaders across the country because of the strong association between school success and lifetime achievement. By highlighting trends and key findings at the state and local level in five critical areas affecting child development, this publication helps reveal how Connecticut's young children are faring and where action is needed to promote better outcomes. (PDF document - 100 Pages) Published by Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut and the Department of Social Services Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut and the Department of Social Services
; Publication Date: September 2004
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_09_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
2004 Connecticut Kids Count Data Book: Family Economic Security: Investing in Families . . .
|
|
This 18th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book provides national and state-by-state information and statistical trends on the conditions of America’s children and families. New this year is information on child well-being in Puerto Rico. This year’s essay examines the child welfare system and challenges the country to make lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care a national priority. Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation: Kids Count Annie E. Casey Foundation: Kids Count
; Publication Date: July 1, 2007
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/KidsCount.asp
Related Link(s):
Connecticut Kids Count Report
|
|
Information about the Mayor's Healthy Community Initiative (MHCI), a project to assist Hartford's uninsured population by giving them a medical home. (PDF file, 2 pages) Published by Mayor's Healthy Community Initiative Mayor's Healthy Community Initiative
; Publication Date: May 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/MHCIbrochure.pdf
|
|
Executive Summary of the Mayor's Health Community Initiative. MHCI—The Mayor’s Healthy Communities Initiative—is a new Hartford health network designed to better serve the healthcare needs of the city’s estimated 30,000+ uninsured residents. The Office of Mayor Eddie Perez is working with the City’s major hospitals and clinics to implement the program’s three major objectives: Create a common, shared Medical Information Database and Patient Membership Card System to better coordinate the healthcare services offered by the City’s safety net providers to uninsured patients; provide assigned Patient Navigators who will guide uninsured residents through the healthcare system, including assisting with the enrollment process required to obtain Medicaid insurance assistance, if eligible; offer Medical Interpreters/Cultural Translators to help patients better communicate with their medical caregivers. (PDF file, 4 pages) Published by Mayor's Healthy Community Initiative Mayor's Healthy Community Initiative
; Publication Date: May 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/MHCI_Exec_Summary.pdf
|
|
The National and State Healthcare-associated Infections Standardized Infection Ratio Report (Jan.-Dec. 2010) presents a comprehensive summary of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) data collected in CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network. Participation in NHSN is a state-mandated requirement for healthcare facilities in 22 states. (PDF document, 32 pages) Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
; Publication Date: March 29, 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/National-SIR-Report_03_29_2012.pdf
|
|
The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) includes national and state-level data on hundreds of child health indicators. These standardized national, state and regional level population data are specifically designed to assist states with child health needs assessment, program planning and evaluation, policy and standards development, monitoring, training, applied research and development of systems of care for children and youth. Published by Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health
; Publication Date: March 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/NationalSurveyChildrensHealth.asp
|
|
This National Women’s Health Week, May 14 - 20, 2006, the Black Women’s Health Council urges women to schedule an appointment with their primary care provider for a ‘check-up’ and health screenings. Through our focus on research, education, outreach and self-empowerment, the Black Women’s Health Council seeks to improve the overall health and well being of the culturally and ethnically diverse community of Black women residing in the Greater Hartford area. Published by womenshealth.gov womenshealth.gov
; Publication Date: May 2006
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_05_2006.asp
|
|
One Connecticut is an organization dedicated to narrowing Connecticut's divides in income, education and health care through equitable taxes, sufficient public investment and a vibrant democracy.
The web site includes descriptions of each of the issue areas: budget and taxes, housing, good jobs/economic security, education, health, and democracy. Published by One Connecticut One Connecticut
; Publication Date: 2005
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Government/wsd_2005.asp
|
|
The Connecticut Health Foundation's Policy Panel on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities report includes 14 state policy recommendations that begin to address health disparities. Recommendations are focused in four areas — Social and Environmental Factors, Data Collection, Language Barriers, and Workforce Diversity. The report includes practical recommendations to policymakers, nonprofit organizations and private institutions. PDF file, 44 pages) (Also in Spanish, see related link) Published by The Connecticut Health Foundation (CHF) The Connecticut Health Foundation (CHF)
; Publication Date: March 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/disparities_english.pdf
Related Link(s):
Caminos Hacia La Igualdad en Salud
|
|
This brief suggests that the health situation of HOPE VI families is a problem so severe that it calls for urgent attention and new approaches to providing effective services to this extremely vulnerable population. Poor health is an even bigger problem for HOPE VI families than lack of employment. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope5
|
|
Families USA has undertaken the first state-by-state analysis of growing health care premiums versus stagnant earnings over the past six years. Over the past six years (2000 to 2006), family health insurance premiums for Connecticut’s workers rose 5.8 times more quickly than median earnings. On average, family health care premiums rose by 77.0 percent, while median earnings rose by only 13.2 percent. (PDF file, 12 pages) Published by Families USA Families USA
; Publication Date: 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/premiums_Paychecks.pdf
|
|
Keeping people healthier is one of the most effective ways to reduce health care costs. This study examines how much the country could save in health care costs if we invested more in disease prevention, specifically by funding proven community-based programs that result in increased levels of physical activity, improved nutrition (both quality and quantity of food), and a reduction in smoking and other tobacco use rates. (PDF document, 72 pages) Published by Trust for America's Health Trust for America's Health
; Publication Date: February 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/Prevention08.pdf
|
|
This report draws from testimony on barriers to access to and coverage for preventive and treatment services for mental health and substance use. The report makes eight substantive recommendations aimed to alleviate the current fractured and fragmented method of delivering care. (PDF document, 61 pages) Published by State of Connecticut, Office of the Health Advocate State of Connecticut, Office of the Health Advocate
; Publication Date: January 2, 2013
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/report_of_findings_and_recs_on_oha_hearing_1-2-13.pdf
|
|
Based on a recent analysis of emergency room (ED) utilization patterns in the state, the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) reports that the total volume of ED visits increased by 15% between 1995 and 2004. This volume increase is almost entirely attributable to an increase in the rate of ED visits, as opposed to an increase in population. Against this backdrop of increases in overall ED utilization, this report examines ED utilization specifically for behavioral health crisis services for children during the period 2001-05. (PDF document, 50 pages) Published by Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut
; Publication Date: May 2007
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Rising_Tide.pdf
|
|
This Limited Supermarket Access (LSA) study identifies areas in US cities with inadequate access to food, sometimes referred to as food deserts. This study suggests that Hartford is the country's eighth worst city — among cities with 100,000 to 250,000 residents — for providing access to healthy foods for its low-income residents. (PDF document, 116 pages) Published by Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
; Publication Date: October 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/SearchingForMarketsFullReport.pdf
|
|
This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandChildrensHealth.pdf
Related Link(s):
Full text
|
|
This report is based on the 2003 and 2004 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUHs) presents 22 measures of substance abuse or mental health problems. (PDF file, 56 pages) Published by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
; Publication Date: April 6, 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/state_est_drug_use.pdf
|
|
In this statement, State Representative Kelvin Roldan and Senator John Fonfara express their opposition to a proposal for a new waste transfer facility on Murphy Road. Published by Connecticut Representative Kelvin Roldan Connecticut Representative Kelvin Roldan
; Publication Date: April 20, 2009
Document
Link: /issues/documents/neighborhoods/RoldanWasteTransferStatement.pdf
|
|
This website from the Kaiser Family Foundation is designed to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data for all 50 states. Statehealthfacts.org provides data on more than 700 health topics. Published by Kaiser Family Foundation Kaiser Family Foundation
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_11_2010.asp
|
|
The HUSKY Health Program is a central component of Connecticut’s health care system, providing low-cost or free health care coverage for over 270,000 children and 130,000 parents and pregnant women. In addition, more than 200,000 Connecticut adults – seniors, low-income, or those with severe disabilities—also rely on HUSKY Health (Medicaid) for all or a portion of their health care coverage. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/CB12huskyhealth.pdf
|
|
This report,is one product of the Connecticut Health Disparities Project, and provides a recent picture of health disparities in Connecticut. The project is a collaboration between Connecticut Health Foundation (CHF) and the CT DPH to improve the statewide infrastructure for documenting, reporting and addressing health disparities among racial and ethnic minority residents. (PDF document, 238 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Department of Public Health
; Publication Date: Janurary 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/healthdisparities_2009_ct.pdf
|
|
This report describes the burden of asthma in Connecticut by providing information on asthma prevalence, health care use, disproportionately affected populations, and asthma
mortality. Six data sources are used to provide information about asthma in Connecticut from 2005 to 2010. Published by Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Department of Public Health
; Publication Date: 2012
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/2012_Asthma_Burden.asp
|
|
This report, produced by the Asthma Regional Council, represents the most current and comprehensive investigation of asthma prevalence conducted in the New England (NE) region. It examines the health, socioeconomic, behavioral, and environmental predictors that relate to adult and child asthma in the six states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). (PDF file, 90 pages) Published by Asthma Regional Council Asthma Regional Council
; Publication Date: March 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/BurdenofAsthma.pdf
|
|
In this turbulent economy, Americans are not only losing their jobs and their homes—they are also losing their health coverage at an alarming rate. The latest data from the Census Bureau indicate that some 45.7 million Americans lacked health coverage in 2007, and economists believe that the situation has only worsened in the intervening months as the economic downturn has taken its toll. Published by Families USA Families USA
; Publication Date: July 2009
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_073109.asp
|
|
An estimated 17 million low-income children in America go without dental care each year. This represents one out of every five children between the ages of 1 and 18 in the United States. Pew assessed and graded all 50 states and the District of Columbia, using an A to F scale, on whether and how well they are employing eight proven and promising policy approaches at their disposal to ensure dental health and access to care for disadvantaged children. Only six states merited A grades: Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island and South Carolina. These states met at least six of the eight policy benchmarks—that is, they had particular policies in place that met or exceeded the national performance thresholds. Published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States
; Publication Date: February 28, 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_022810.asp
|
|
Connecticut is a national leader, meeting six of eight policy benchmarks aimed at addressing children’s dental health needs. The state ranks fourth nationwide on its Medicaid reimbursement rate to dentists, and improvements in that rate have helped expand children’s access to necessary services. Published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States
; Publication Date: February 28, 2010
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_022810_1.asp
|
|
The health and well-being of children is evaluated, nationally, and in the states at this website developed by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Connecticut is compared to the nation in terms of Health Status, Health Care, at school, in the child's neighborhood, and in the home. Based on the National Survey of Children's Health. Published by Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
; Publication Date: 2005
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2005.asp
|
|
This document reports on the challenges that low-income families in Hartford neighborhoods are faced with in attaining economic security in three distinct sections: 1) The high cost of going to work, 2) Paying more for basic needs, and 3) Paying more to get ahead.
(PDF file, 16 pages) Published by Making Connections Hartford Making Connections Hartford
; Publication Date: February 2004
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/highcosthartfordpoor.pdf
Related Link(s):
Connecticut Association for Human Services
;
The High Cost Of Being Poor In Hartford And What Hartford Is Doing About It (Press Release)
;
United Way of the Capital Area
|
|
In this report, the Connecticut Health Economic Sufficiency Standard (HESS) measures the economic burden of health care and illness on Connecticut families. "The Real Cost of Living and Getting Health Care in Connecticut," also called "HESS," assumes that highquality employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) in which the employer pays the average share of the premium, or an equivalent social insurance program, is essential for working families' health security. HESS tracks health care costs and related economic burdens and assesses the effect of public and workplace policies related to health access and costs. (PDF file, 10 pages) Published by The Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women The Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
; Publication Date: February 2006
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/Real_Cost.pdf
|
|
The Social State of Connecticut is an analysis of the social
health of the state as measured by statistics tracking 11 indicators
covering the areas of health, employment, income, education, security, and
psychological well-being. The index of the report is available on line.
The 2003 full-text copy is available at the Hartford Public Library,
cataloged with the call number HA 285 .s6 Published by Connecticut General Assembly Connecticut General Assembly
; Publication Date: March 14, 2003
Document
Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_031403.asp
Related Link(s):
The Social State of CT 2004 (84 pages; PDF document)
|
|
The Social State of Connecticut is an analysis of the social health of the state as measured by statistics tracking 11 indicators covering the areas of health, employment, income, education, security, and psychological well-being. (84 pages; PDF document) Published by Connecticut General Assembly Connecticut General Assembly
; Publication Date: April 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/Social_State_CT_04.pdf
Related Link(s):
The Social State of CT 2003 Index
|
|
In March 2009, Families USA released a new report, Americans at Risk: One in Three Uninsured which was designed to provide a comprehensive picture of how many Americans were directly affected by the lack of health coverage in 2007-2008. This fact sheet presents new data for Connecticut that mirror the national data. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Families USA Families USA
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/connecticut_uninsured.pdf
|
|
A newletter from the Tobacco Free Living Program of the Community Renewal Team (CRT). The newsletter discusses the reasons and techniques for quitting which participants have successfully used. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Community Renewal Team, Inc. Community Renewal Team, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 2007
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/Tobacco_Fall_07.pdf
|
|
This report profiles residents without insurance, discusses the consequences of lack of health insurance and estimates the costs of uninsurance. The study also examines whether the Institute of Medicine (IOM) evaluation of a national universal health insurance plan is applicable in Connecticut. Tables and charts present ethnic, racial, income, educational attainment, and gender data. Published by Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
; Publication Date: 2005
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/health/uninsured_report.pdf
Related Link(s):
Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis (CCEA) UCONN
;
Mayor Proposes Coordination of Health Care Services
|
|
A report issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that, since 1997, employer offers of health insurance to parents with lower incomes have fallen three times as fast as offers to parents who earn more money. The report also provides details about uninsured children in every state. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
; Publication Date: March 14, 2007
Document
Link: /issues/wsd/Health/kids_covered.pdf
|
|
