A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF COLLIER COUNTY’S 54,916 CHILDREN
- 3,600 babies are born
- 1,357 births to unwed mothers
- 326 births to teenage mothers
- 253 babies born low birth-weight (under 5 lbs. 8.2 oz)
- 13 infant died before age one
- 21 children or teenagers died
- 168 out-of-school student suspensions
- 1,438 youths reported for delinquency
- 10 youth transferred to adult court
COLLIER COUNTY POPULATION 277,457
Information from Florida’s Children at a Glance, 2004, University of South Florida Center for the Study of Children’s Future. http://cscf.fmhi.usf.edu/about.htm Click Here 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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