When families feel connected to their communities, they can feel supported to build the strong connections and foundations for their children. Yet, fully engaging in neighborhoods and with other members is challenging for families experiencing stress connected to economic challenges, cultural comfort, and a lack of connection and trust of others in their neighborhood.
Strong relationships with caring and invested adults can support young children in many ways and play an especially important role for children in stressful environments. It can take just one adult to serve as a child’s “biggest fan” to make a big difference, and there are many kinds of grownups who can play this role. Parents and other primary caregivers build strength in their child’s development, even in small, every day activities like reading, during errands, and during family outings.
During the past week, on how many days did all the family members who live in the household eat a meal together? (response: everyday)
Source: National Survey of Children's Health, 2016 http://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=4779&r=7
Data Available: In 2016, 44.3% of Colorado families reported that every day all members who live in their household ate a meal together.
Percentage of children who were read to by a family member at least 7 times in the last week
Source: National Survey of Children's Health, 2011-2012
Data Available: 56.9% of children in Colorado were read to by a family member everyday in 2011-2012
No data available for Denver or 80205. Disaggregated by race, not by neighborhood.
Percentage of families reporting a professional (child care, teacher, health care, home visitor…) is sensitive to family values and customs.
Source: TBD
Data Available: None
Percentage of families reporting a professional (child care, teacher, health care, home visitor…) spent enough time with them
Source: TBD
Data Available: None
Percentage of children who have a trusted, caring adult in their life
Source: TBD
Data Available: None