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Class Handouts ~ SWK420/Dr. Hitchcock
The library research component of SWK420 teaches the skills necessary to locate and access appropriate data to complete your community assignment.
Students enrolled in SWK420 are expected to successfully complete a community assessment using data about the community, target population and resources in the community for the target population using appropriate, authoritative and timely sources of information
For further assistance with locating
resources and data, contact Mrs. Kathy Lowe
Reference and Instruction
Librarian 665-6109
lowek@montevallo.edu
for additional assistance
National data
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The "National Data Book" contains
statistics on social and economic conditions in
the United States. This resource is available in
print and online. There is a "Summary
Statistics" section which provides access to USA
Statistics in Brief, Historical Statistics
including population, immigration, financial,
and health data for as far back as 1900, and
State Rankings for various topics including
population, income and employment.
FedStats
Fedstats is a gateway to
statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.
It provides official statistical information
collected by the Federal Government. This site
provides links to data as well as the agencies
that collect and disseminate the data. Data
includes economic, healthcare, education, crime,
foreign trade, and energy use. Searchable by
topic or federal agency.
Newsroom of United States Census Bureau
Up to the minute news, data and
broadcasts from the Census Department
United States Census Bureau
Primary source for population,
housing, economic, and geographic data.
Alabama data
United States Census Bureau
Limit to Alabama data
University of Alabama, Center for Business and Economic Research
Alabama Center for Health Statistics
Alabama Department of Labor Information
Target Population : Children
Child Welfare Resources
National Center for Children in Poverty
The National Center for
Children in Poverty (NCCP) is the nation’s
leading public policy center dedicated to
promoting the economic security, health, and
well-being of America’s low-income families and
children. NCCP uses research to inform policy
and practice with the goal of ensuring positive
outcomes for the next generation. We promote
family-oriented solutions at the state and
national levels
Child Trends Databank
Data comes from Federal reports
and web sites.
Children's Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund (CDF)
is a non-profit child advocacy organization. .
Childstats.gov
The Federal Interagency Forum on
Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a
collection of 22 Federal government agencies
involved in research and activities related to
children and families. The Forum was founded in
1994 and formally established in April 1997
under Executive Order No. 13045. The mission of
the Forum is to foster coordination and
collaboration and to enhance and improve
consistency in the collection and reporting of
Federal data on children and families. The Forum
also aims to improve the reporting and
dissemination of information on the status of
children and families.
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Child Well-being, 2009
Kids Count
Databook from Annie B. Casey
Foundation
Profiles the well-being of
America’s children on a state-by-state basis and
ranking states on 10 measures of well-being.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
School District Demographics System
The School District Demographics
site is related to the access and use of school
district demographic information. The site's
purpose is to provide access to information
about demographics, social characteristics, and
economics of children and school districts from
the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
of the U.S. Department of Education.
Alabama Child Welfare Statistics
Alabama Department of Education: Child Nutrition (contacts)
VOICES for Alabama's Children
Includes Alabama Kids Count Databook 2008
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Detailed Monthly Statistical Reporting for DHR
Services
Alabama Department of Public Health All Kids Health Insurance
Alabama Department of Public Health
Health Statistics
Alabama Community Resources
Camellia: State of Alabama Health and Human Resources Information tool
Alabama.gov Official State Portal
United Way of Central Alabama Community Resource Directory
United Way of South West Alabama
Additional Links
Compiled by Kathleen Lowe MLS
