The Center's Mission

The mission of the Center for the Study of Children's Futures is to promote the health and well-being of Florida's children and their families through data collection, research, and community involvement. The Center is dedicated to maintaining a repository of statistical data and policy and program activities, developing informative products for dissemination, and providing technical assistance, education and consultation services to our communities across Florida and the nation.

With an emphasis on demographic, economic, health, education, and social indicators, the Center's unique database of statewide and county information on children and families serves as an exceptional resource for students, faculty, and the citizens of Florida.

The Center's resource library includes products on issues of special interest, as well as state, local and national trends. Products are requested and used by agencies and individuals for association meetings, professional conferences, employee training events, classroom instruction, regional and county planning activities, and media requests. Resources available in the library include:

• Products from all 53 contributing KIDS COUNT projects;
• Reports and products from numerous research affiliates;
• Lists of foundation activities;
• National, state, and county government and private agencies;
• Private and public associations; and,
• Training centers and institutes.

Information can be requested by contacting the center.