NM KIDS COUNT Publications
Native American Children and Families in New Mexico: Strengths and Challenges
Report This special KIDS COUNT report looks at economic indicators and social conditions in New Mexico’s 22 tribal communities - including the high rate of Native children who can speak a language in addition to English. (Tribal-level data on indicators of child well-being.)
Immigration Matters in New Mexico: How KIDS COUNT
Brief and Report This special KIDS COUNT brief and report look at the unique challenges immigrant children face as well as the strengths their families bring to this country. Includes stories by immigrants about their experiences. Two community briefs offer shorter, more ‘user-friendly’ versions - one in Spanish. (State-level data on nativity and immigration status of the population, as well as various indicators of child well-being.)
2011 KIDS COUNT in New Mexico
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book The continuing Great Recession has thrown more of New Mexico’s children and families into poverty. This annual report looks at the well-being of the state’s children on indicators such as poverty, education, health, and more. (State-, county- and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)
Making Sure All KIDS COUNT: The Earlier the Better
Report New Mexico’s home visiting/parent coaching programs dramatically improve outcomes for the children and families they serve. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of families can take advantage of these important programs and the areas of the state with the greatest needs often have the fewest programs. (County-level data on child-raising vulnerability factors and population by race and ethnicity.)
2010 KIDS COUNT in New Mexico
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book This annual report looks at the well-being of New Mexico’s children and includes an essay about the need for an education continuum that begins at birth and integrates with the first few years of school. (State-, county-, and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)
Making Sure All KIDS COUNT: Disparities Among New Mexico’s Children
Report This special KIDS COUNT report is the first in a series on racial/ethnic disparities. It looks at some of the challenges faced by New Mexico’s minority youth and speaks to the need to understand and address the root causes. (State-level data by race and ethnicity on indicators of child and family well-being.)
Early Childhood Supports in New Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities
Policy Brief A concise look at the challenges New Mexico's youngest residents face, as well as some of the support programs already in place. (State-level data on population demographics and the general fund budget.)