ResourcesFacts About San Francisco Kids
- Demographics
- There are less and less children born in the United States, but much more extremely so in San Francisco.
- San Francisco is racially diverse with Asian and Latino groups the fastest growing ethnic group.
- As the cost of living rises and services are becoming more expensive or reduced, poor families are forced to leave the city.
- Education
- Students are leaving the public school system.
- The characteristics of the students in the public school system tend to be from low-income and immigrant families with limited English proficiency.
- Safety concerns deters some students from attending school.
- Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal and child health is improving; in certain cases, it exceeds state levels. More children are receiving immunization. More mothers are receiving early prenatal care. However, African Americans still suffer disproportionately from several health hazards, more than any other ethnic groups.
- Teen Health
- Teenagers in San Francisco have become healthier.
- However, teenagers still engage in risk behaviors, such as smoking and drinking.
- Homelessness
- Homelessness continues to be a major problem among youth and families in San Francisco. African Americans are more homeless than any other ethnic groups.
- Child Abuse and Foster Care
- Despite a decline in child population, the number of child abuse referrals is increasing.
- African American children still suffer most from child abuse than any other ethnic group.
- Juvenile Justice and Violence
- Juvenile crime is declining despite the public's perception.
- Youth Employment
- The job market for youth is the worst it has been in the past decades. MYEEP (Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program) had to turn away 1500 youth – the same number the program serves.
- There has also been a major reduction in resources from the federal government.
- An alarmingly large number of young people now need to work to help support their families.
- CalWORKs
- Poor families are leaving the city.
- Child Care
- Availability of child care in San Francisco is improving.
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