Resources
Research
In this section, you will find links to a variety of studies and reports that provide facts and data about many of the programs and services funded by CSCs. As new information becomes available, FCSC will update this section, so be sure to refer to this page regularly.
Early Learning
- The Case for Early Investment in Our Kids ~ The American Prospect (PDF)
- How Voters See Children’s Issues in 2008 ~ Every Child Matters Education Fund (PDF)
- Florida’s Early Childhood System Policy Report: Policy Matters (PDF)
- Early Care and Education Update ~ April 2007 (PDF)
Afterschool
- The Florida Boys & Girls Clubs: A Comparative Analysis of Student Performance (PDF)
Healthy Births
- Birth Outcomes Update ~ February 2007 (PDF)
General
- KIDS COUNT 2008 Data Book (Web Page)
- State Children's Cabinet and Councils: Getting Results for Children and Youth ~ Forum for Youth Investment (PDF)
- Research Review, "Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: What Does it All Mean?" - CSC of Palm Beach County (PDF)
- A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy - Harvard University (PDF) (large file)
- State of the Child Report – 2005 (PDF) (large file)
- Florida’s Children at a Glance, 2006 (PDF) (large file)
- Directory of Funded Programs (Palm Beach CSC) (PDF) (large file)
- 2005-2006 Performance Report (JWB – CSC of Pinellas County) (PDF) (large file)
- Substance Abuse Survey (PDF) (large file)
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey (PDF)
