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Naples, FL 34102 P
239-649-5260 F
239-263-8803 |
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- 4,294 babies are born
- 2,086 births to unwed mothers
- 490 births to mothers under age 20
- 409 births to unwed mothers under age 20
- 289 babies born low birth-weight (under 5 lbs. 8.2 oz)
- 28 infants died
- 4 children (1-14) died a violent death
- 5 teens (15-19) died a violent death
- 27 young adults (20-240 died a violent death
- 43,186 children (pre-K to 12) attended public schools
- 3,193 children (pre-K to 12) attended private schools
- 864 children registered in home education programs
- 1,624 Public School out-of-school student suspensions
- 1,466 youths referred for delinquency
- 12 youth transferred to adult court
- 132 youth committed
Information from 2006 Florida’s Kids Count, http://datacenter.kidscount.org for a detailed Collier County statistical report.
These few facts indicate that there are problems which need to be addressed by all sectors of our community.
Join with Naples Alliance for Children Children’s Campaign and make a difference in the lives of our children. This nonpartisan educational campaign, organized in partnership with the Florida Children’s Campaign, empowers voters and candidates alike to place children and family issues at a higher political priority.
The goals of the campaign are to:
- Educate Collier County residents on the importance of ensuring that children's issues have a higher priority on the political agenda.
- Foster voter registration and participation.
- Inform candidates on the needs of Florida's children.
Call 649-5260 or e-mail for more information.
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