Healthy & Safe Communities Publications
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.)
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.)
Covering All Kids: A Good First Step Toward Universal Health Care
Policy Brief While every New Mexican should be able to get the health care they need, ensuring that every New Mexico child can get health care is a good first step toward covering everyone. (State-level data on Medicaid spending, enrollment, and economic impacts.)
Maximizing Medicaid: Reaching and Retaining all Eligible Children
Policy Brief Any discussion of health care reform should begin with covering all children. This means, first and foremost, enrolling all children who are eligible for Medicaid and keeping them enrolled. This policy brief has recommendations for how to achieve this goal. (State-level data on Medicaid enrollment and distributions of appropriations increases.)