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Previous studies
This project builds upon two prior studies conducted in the area: The 2001 Profile of Community-Wide Outcomes in Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties and the 2003 Schenectady County Profile.
Profile of Community-Wide Outcomes in Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties
In 2001, the United Way of Northeastern New York, serving Albany, Rensselaer, and Saratoga Counties, engaged CGR to conduct an area wide needs assessment to track how well the region and its individual counties were doing in addressing community needs. In 2001, CGR developed and produced the first baseline community-wide profile to objectively assess, on a periodic basis, changes over time in the region’s "well-being" across six broad focus areas and 25 specific issue areas. These data were supplemented through interviews with selected community leaders and stakeholders on their perceptions of unmet community needs. The United Way subsequently used the profile to reallocate funding to meet community priorities. The community profile process also helped to develop collaboration among county government, other funders, providers, schools and faith-based communities to tackle cross-system service delivery issues.
Schenectady County Community Profile 2003: How Well Are We Doing? Compiled by Capital Region BOCES
CGR compiled information for an in-depth community profile of Schenectady County showing how the county was doing in a wide range of areas affecting the quality of life for Schenectady residents. The report presented data on 59 indicators showing the county's status in achieving success by six, building futures for youth, meeting essential needs, strengthening families, maintaining senior independence and building stronger communities. The profile was developed through a community engagement process and was intended as a tool for community leaders for planning and bringing about needed improvements.
Other Resources
The following list includes resources that were used for the Community Profile data, as well as others that may be of interest to those seeking additional data. This is not intended to be a complete list, and we welcome information about additional resources. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement of an organization or verification of the accuracy of its information.
Federal Government
US Census
Source of data on nation’s people and economy.
US Department of Health and Human Services
Web site provides information, publications, research, and statistics on a wide variety of health and national health policy issues, as well as program information and press releases.
National Center for Health Statistics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health statistics agency which provides statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people.
The National Center for Education Statistics
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
FedStats The gateway to statistics from over 100 US Federal agencies.
National Endowment for the Arts
An independent agency of the federal government that supports public programs, research, and art education
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
The Forum is a working group of 22 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families. This web site offers access to statistics and reports on children and families, including: family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education and health.
State Government
New York State Data Center
Quick and easy access to the most commonly requested data about New York State hosted by Empire State Development.
New York State Education Department
Oversees New York State’s educational services system, which includes public and private elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities, museums, libraries, vocational rehabilitation, special education, public broadcasting, and professional licensure.
New York State Department of Health
Access to statistics and information about health insurance programs, health care facilities, and health topics of interest to the public.
New York State Department of Transportation
State agency that develops and administers comprehensive transportation policies, plans and programs to serve those who live, work and travel in New York State
New York State Office of Child and Family Services
OCFS provides programs and services to meet the need of children, youth, families, and vulnerable adults.
New York State Office for the Aging
NYSOFA develops and provides programs that support and empower the elderly and their family members
Non-profit Policy Sites
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Focuses on health care issues, particularly policy, public education, and health and development. Web site provides a state-by-state searchable database of relevant statistics, pdf publications and news releases, and information on events, programs, and initiatives.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF makes grants to improve the health and health care of all Americans.
Kids Count
A national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the United States hosted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Population Reference Bureau
A non-profit organization that provides objective information on US and international population trends. Web site provides searchable population and health data, educator and journalist resource guides, ordering information on PRB publications, and information on events and programs. Some information in French and Spanish.
Child Trends Data Bank
This web site provides national trend data and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being and is supported by Child Trends, Inc. [http://www.childtrends.org], a non-profit, non-partisan organization which conducts research and provides science-based information on children at every stage of development.
Guidestar
Provides people and organizations with information the programs and finances of over 1.7 million non-profit organizations
Center for Governmental Research
A non-profit and non-partisan public policy firm with a large database of project reports focused on topics such as children and youth, economic impact, governmental services, health, human services, and consolidated services. CGR provides data and analysis for Community Profile projects.
Regional and Local Resources
Albany County
The official web site of the government of Albany County, NY
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce
Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau
The United Way of the Greater Capital Region
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