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Mooresville/Lake Norman Area Indicators of Community Need March 10, 2010 LNCDC Retreat

Mooresville/Lake Norman Area Indicators of Community Need March 10, 2010 LNCDC Retreat. Prepared by : Janine Boudreau, Director of Community Impact & Evaluation, United Way of Central Carolinas. Education: Early Child Care & Education:. SITUATION OVERVIEW

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Mooresville/Lake Norman Area Indicators of Community Need March 10, 2010 LNCDC Retreat

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  1. Mooresville/Lake Norman AreaIndicators of Community NeedMarch 10, 2010 LNCDC Retreat Prepared by: Janine Boudreau, Director of Community Impact & Evaluation, United Way of Central Carolinas

  2. Education:Early Child Care & Education:

  3. SITUATION OVERVIEW There is a great need for quality early child care and education for children of working parents in our communities. More than 67,000 households in the Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties have children under the age of six and are either two-parent households with both parents working or are single-parent households with the parent working. Source: American Fact Finder: American Community Survey; Table # B23008 United Way of Central Carolinas

  4. Increase in Number of Households with Children < 6 Years: All Parents Work Iredell: +2,570 households in 3 years Mecklenberg: +13,422 households in 3 years Source: American Fact Finder: American Community Survey; Table # B23008 United Way of Central Carolinas

  5. Source: American Fact Finder: American Community Survey; Table # B23008 United Way of Central Carolinas

  6. The fact that the number of child care centers grew 3% since 2005, while the number of households with children under 6 where all parents work grew 21% is not necessarily an indication of the need for additional child care capacity. In this time period the state’s “More at Four” and Mecklenburg County’s “Bright Beginnings” have offered public education and care to many in the 4-year old population. In addition, the increasing number of high quality centers and the demand for high quality care by parents has tended to force lower quality centers to exit the market. United Way of Central Carolinas

  7. There has been a 17%, 3-year decrease in the number of licensed child care homes. While licensed child care homes traditionally account for only about 10% of children in day care, these homes tend to serve urban and poorer children, and are a critical element in addressing school readiness for economically disadvantaged children. The decrease in the number of licensed homes is again not necessarily an indication of diminished child care capacity. The difficulty of meeting licensing standards and the willingness to be evaluated may be issues for many child care homes that do not seek licensing. An issue in some counties is the availability of training for providers of home child care. In some counties, Smart Start’s funding for training puts a priority on training at centers with their higher enrollment. United Way funds training for child care home providers in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. United Way of Central Carolinas

  8. EducationSchool Success Indicators:Enrollment

  9. Source: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/fbs/accounting/data/ -- 1st month of school year, revised United Way of Central Carolinas

  10. In the 5-County region, 44% of public school students receive free or reduced-price lunches. Anson County (73%), Kannapolis (73%) and Charlotte-Mecklenburg (49%) schools have rates that exceed the 5-county average. Source: Data provided by Scott Douglass, NC Department of Public Instruction. NOTE: These figures may understate the percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as students in high school are more likely to refrain from applying for subsidized lunches due to concerns about embarrassment in front of their peers. United Way of Central Carolinas

  11. EducationSchool Success Indicators:Graduation Rates

  12. Source: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/fbs/accounting/data/ - Numbers of Graduates Note: For Mecklenburg, audits were conducted after the 2006/07 year and subsequently, resulting in more accurate reporting. This increased scrutiny continues for the Charlotte Mecklenburg schools, currently even more detailed audits are underway United Way of Central Carolinas

  13. Source: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/fbs/accounting/data/ - Numbers of Graduates Note: For Mecklenburg, audits were conducted after the 2006/07 year and subsequently, resulting in more accurate reporting. This increased scrutiny continues for the Charlotte Mecklenburg schools, currently even more detailed audits are underway United Way of Central Carolinas

  14. EducationSchool Success Indicators:Absentee RatesSuspension/Expulsion Rates

  15. Over a 3 year period, Mooresville schools have brought their absentee rate down by over 2 percentage points and, at 2.9%, it had the lowest absentee rate in the 5-county region. The Charlotte Mecklenburg School system brought it absentee rate down by a half of a percentage point over the past three years. It’s absentee rate is now 3.6%, the second lowest in the 5-county region. Source: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/fbs/accounting/data/ - Average Daily Attendance. NOTE: The average daily attendance percentage was subtracted from 100% to calculate the absentee rate United Way of Central Carolinas

  16. EducationSchool Success Indicators:Academic Progress in Reading & Math

  17. Source: http://ayp.ncpublicschools.org/ NOTE: During 2007/08 the reading test was re-standardized, resulting in reductions in pass rates statewide. United Way of Central Carolinas

  18. Source: http://ayp.ncpublicschools.org/ NOTE: During 2007/08 the reading test was re-standardized, resulting in reductions in pass rates statewide. United Way of Central Carolinas

  19. Source: http://ayp.ncpublicschools.org/ United Way of Central Carolinas

  20. Source: http://ayp.ncpublicschools.org/ United Way of Central Carolinas

  21. EducationProductive & Engaged Youth Indicators:Households with School Age Children – All parents work

  22. STIUATION OVERVIEW School-age children spend only 20% of their waking hours in school.[1] In the five counties served by United Way of Central Carolinas, 75% of school-age children live in households where all parents work. In North Carolina, only 10% of children in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) participate in after-school programs[2]. Twenty-two percent of North Carolina’s K-12 youth are responsible for taking care of themselves, and spend an average of more than seven hours per week unsupervised after school.2 [1] Calculation based on 180 school-days per year and an average of 8 hours of sleep per night. [2] American After 3PM, Household Survey on Afterschool, based on 2002-2003 school year, published by Afterschool Alliance United Way of Central Carolinas

  23. 229,095 223,795 204,974 201,055 170,146 159,478 146,441 142,023 Increase in Number of Households with Children 6-17 Years: All Parents Work Iredell: +3,515 households in 3 years (+23%) Mecklenberg: +14,454 households in 3 years (+16%) Source: Source: American Fact Finder: American Community Survey, Table B23008 United Way of Central Carolinas

  24. EducationProductive & Engaged Youth IndicatorsOverweight/Obese ChildrenPhysical ActivityHours Spent Watching TV

  25. As measured by the BMI-for-Age (Body Mass Index), one-third of the youth in North Carolina are either overweight or obese. • The highest proportion of overweight/obesity occurs in children age 10 through 11 years. Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics, CHAMP Survey Results, http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/champ/ NOTE: The determination for overweight/obese is made on Body Mass Index (BMI) using the 2000 CDC growth charts by AGE and SEX, as the standard for assessing BMI status. In 2007, the age category breaks were different, so this year is not comparable to 2005, 2006 and 2008 data, and is not included in the chart. United Way of Central Carolinas

  26. According to their parents’ reports, as children in North Carolina grow older, they tend to get less physical activity. • Since 2005, parents report that all age groups of children are getting more exercise. • While it has improved dramatically since 2006, a quarter of North Carolina high school students get less than 1 hour of physical activity on a typical day. Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics, CHAMP Survey Results, http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/champ/ United Way of Central Carolinas

  27. For children ages 5-13 TV watching trended up from 2006 to 2008. For high schoolers and children under 5 years, the trend was down. Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics, CHAMP Survey Results, http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/champ/ NOTE: In 2007 the question on TV watching was not asked in the CHAMP survey. United Way of Central Carolinas

  28. Education Indicators: Youth Risk Behaviors

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  33. From 2007 to 2008 Teen Pregnancy rates fell in all 5 counties and in the State of NC as a whole. • Counties where Teen Pregnancy Rates have Dropped 2005 to 2008 • Anson:  20.5 births per 1,000 population • Iredell: 3.2 births per 1,000 population • Union: 9.7 births per 1,000 population • Counties where Teen Pregnancy Rates have Increased 2005 to 2008 • Cabarrus:  5.2 births per 1,000 population • Mecklenburg:  2.6 births per 1,000 population Source: NC State Center for Health Statistics, Reported Pregnancies: http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/data/pregnancies/2008/ United Way of Central Carolinas 33

  34. Income Indicators: # of Households with Income Below Poverty Level# Households Receiving Food Stamps

  35. Source: Jordan Institute for Families, UNC CH School of Social Work, http://ssw.unc.edu/ma/index.html United Way of Central Carolinas

  36. Source: NC Economic Security Commission, http://www.ncesc1.com/lmi/workForceStats/workForceMain.asp United Way of Central Carolinas

  37. From December 31st 2008 through August 2009, the number of unemployed in the 5-county region increased by 35,377 – a 79% increase. Source: NC Economic Security Commission, http://www.ncesc1.com/lmi/workForceStats/workForceMain.asp United Way of Central Carolinas

  38. For the 12 months of 2009 there was a 30% increase in the number of personal bankruptcy filings in the 5-county region, as compared to the same period in 2008. Source: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of NC, http://www.ncwb.uscourts.gov/courtInfo/stats/main.html United Way of Central Carolinas

  39. The Need: Housing Affordable housing is a problem in every community served by United Way of Central Carolinas. There are an estimated 542,713 households across the five counties served by United Way. Twenty-five percent (25%) of them, or 136,835 households, do not earn enough income to afford Fair Market Rent on a 2-bedroom apartment. NOTE: This analysis was completed before the 2008 American Community Survey was released. It should be updated to reflect latest estimate on number of households and on income. United Way of Central Carolinas

  40. FORECLOSURES Source: NC Administrative Office of Courts United Way of Central Carolinas

  41. Health Indicators

  42. Source: NC Division of Public Health, State Center for Health Statistics, as found at: http://222.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/deaths/lcd/2008/ United Way of Central Carolinas

  43. Source: NC Division of Public Health, State Center for Health Statistics, as found at: http://222.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/deaths/lcd/2008/ United Way of Central Carolinas

  44. Healthy Iredell • 2007 Community Needs Assessment • Top 10 Diseases & Conditions According to Statistics • Obesity/Overweight • Heart Disease • Lung Cancer • Diabetes • Asthma • Prostate Cancer • Dental Health • Mental Health Conditions • Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke • Motor Vehicle Injuries • Healthy Iredell • 2007 Community Needs Assessment • Top 10 Behavior/Life Circumstances - According to Statistics • Poverty • Lack of or inadequate health insurance • Unemployment/Low Wages • Drug Abuse – Lifestyle Drugs (alcohol & tobacco) • Lack of exercise/sedentary lifestyle • Poor eating habits • Drug Abuse: Street & Pharmaceutical Drugs • Lack of prenatal care • Lack of Medicaid accepting providers • Low Education/Drop Out United Way of Central Carolinas

  45. Healthy Mecklenburg Priority Health Areas (as identified in Healthy Mecklenburg’s 2007 community priority setting meeting): 1. Preventing Chronic Disease(through improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and tobacco cessation) 2. Access to Healthcare 3. Mental Health 4. Environmental Health(Healthy places supporting healthy choices) 5. Substance Abuse Prevention 6. Injury Prevention 7. Responsible Sexual Behavior 8. Maternal and Child Health United Way of Central Carolinas

  46. SOURCE: SOURCE: NC State Center for Health Statistics, Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey. http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/brfss/ • According to the American Heart Association, obesity is recognized as a major risk factory for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack.1 • Obesity raises blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and lowers HDL “good” cholesterol, which is linked with lower heart disease and stroke risk. 1 • Obesity raises blood pressure levels. 1 • Obesity can induce diabetes and in some people, diabetes makes these other risk factors much worse. The danger of heart attack is especially high for these people. 1 • In North Carolina, two-thirds of adults age 18 or older are either overweight or obese. • In Iredell and Mecklenburg Counties, the percentage of adults who are overweight or obese has been increasing. • ____________________________ • 1American Heart Association, at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4639 United Way of Central Carolinas 46

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  48. SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau. 2008 American Community Survey, Table B27001 United Way of Central Carolinas

  49. SOURCE: NC State Center for Health Statistics, Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey. http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/brfss/ NOTE: Due to sample sizes, detailed race data is not available by county. United Way of Central Carolinas

  50. SOURCE: NC State Center for Health Statistics, Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Survey. http://www.schs.state.nc.us/SCHS/brfss/ NOTE: Due to sample sizes, ethnicity data is not available by county. United Way of Central Carolinas

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