The State of Our Keiki & O`pio
In 1998, the Legislature adopted six general outcomes regarding the well-being of children and youth in Hawaii. Here is a brief report of indicators that measure progress toward achieving the Child Outcomes of HCR 38:
Every child will thrive physically &
be healthy from birth with ongoing access to good health care, have a safe home,
school, and community environment.
| Indicator |
1995 |
1997 |
%
Change |
Trend |
| % births with early
prenatal care |
81.2 |
81.3 |
0.1 |
Same |
| % children with health
insurance |
93.1 |
93.1 |
0.0 |
Same |
| Rate of child abuse and
neglect (per 1,000, birth-17) |
7.4 |
8.3 |
12.2 |
Worse |
| % high school students
threatened or injured with a weapon on school property |
5 |
6 |
20.0 |
Worse |
Every child will form positive relationships
& have the attention of at least one caring adult and supportive
friendships with peers.
| Indicator |
1995 |
1997 |
%
Change |
Trend |
| % of children in single
parent families |
22 |
21 |
-4.6 |
Better |
| % high school students
talked about HIV/AIDS with parents or other adult family members |
54 |
52 |
-3.7 |
Worse |
| % of families regularly
spending time together in recreational or cultural activities |
n.a. |
* |
|
|
Every child will be prepared for and succeed in
school & have developmentally nurturing care and early education
opportunities, meet age-appropriate knowledge and competencies, and graduate
from high school.
| Indicator |
1995 |
1997 |
%
Change |
Trend |
| % children 0-3
identified as at-risk for developmental delays |
6.9 |
6.6 |
-4.4 |
Worse |
| % poverty-related
4-yr.-olds in preschool program |
69.5 |
* |
|
? |
| % 3rd
graders scoring average and above & math |
80.8 |
81.3 |
0.6 |
Better |
| % 8th
graders scoring average and above -- reading |
70.6 |
68.6 |
-2.8 |
Worse |
Every child will be culturally aware and
appreciative of diversity.
| Indicator |
1995 |
1997 |
%
Change |
Trend |
| % of families regularly
engaged in cultural practices |
n.a. |
* |
|
|
Every child and youth will choose responsible
behaviors & exhibit respect for himself or herself, others of every
age, and society by refreining from drug use and from sexual and illegal
activity.
| Indicator |
1995 |
1997 |
%
Change |
Trend |
| Rate of juvenile
arrests for violent crimes |
288 |
335 |
16.3 |
Worse |
| Teen pregnancy rate
(ages 15-17) |
51.5 |
45.4 |
-11.8 |
Better |
| % high school students
currently smoking |
32 |
29 |
-9.4 |
Better |
| % high school students
currently using alcohol |
41 |
40 |
-2.4 |
Better |
| % high school students
currently using marijuana |
24 |
24 |
0.0 |
Same |
Every youth will develop marketable skills
enabling successful transition into adulthood.
| Indicator |
1995 |
1997 |
%
Change |
Trend |
| % of teens (16-19) not
in school, not working |
10 |
8 |
20.0 |
Better |
| % of high school
students seriously considering suicide (during past year) |
26 |
27 |
3.9 |
Worse |
| % of public school
seniors who graduate |
89.4 |
87.9 |
-1.7 |
Worse |
*data collection underway - results
not available.
Definitions, data sources, and methodology available
upon request.
This information compiled and prepared at the
request of the Keiki Caucus, Hawai`I State Legislature, by:
Hawai`i Kids Count
University of Hawai`i - Manoa Center on the Family
2515 Campus Rd. - Miller 103
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
ph: 1-808-956-4136
fax: 1-808-956-4147
email: marciah@hawaii.edu
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