Give Every Child a Chance to Succeed
Goal 1: Children will grow up in a stable, safe, and supportive community.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children/Youth in Indicated Reports of Abuse and Maltreatment | 25.1/1,000 children | 17.1/1,000 children | |
| Firearm Related Index Crimes, General Population Crimes | 10.1/10,000 population | 3.6/10,000 population* |
Goal 2: Children will realize their greatest potential.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade English Language Arts (ELA) scores | 48% | 51% | |
| 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) scores | 40% | 48% | |
| 3rd Grade Math scores | 51% | 54% | |
| 8th Grade Math scores | 22% | 30% | |
| High School Dropout Rate | 7.1% | 6.0% |
Goal 3: Children will achieve comprehensive health.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of Children Overweight or Obese | 33% | 33.8% | |
| Incidence of Preterm Births | 10% | 9.1% |
Empower Working Families
Goal 1: Families will have safe, affordable housing.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of Families in Erie County who are Considered Housing Cost Burdened | 28.6% | 39.2% | |
| Number of Residents in Erie County Discriminated Against When Seeking Housing | 213 | n/a | |
| Number of New Cases of Elevated Lead Blood Levels of 10mcg/dl or Above | 187 | n/a |
Goal 2: Families will have greater financial security.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of households in Erie County living at the ALICE level | 27.49% | 30.81% |
Goal 3: Families will have access to quality, affordable childcare.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Child Care Slots | 29,495 | 630,444 |
Supporting Our Seniors
Goal 1: Older adults will be able to maintain an active and stimulating social life as they age.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent 65 and over with an independent living difficulty | 0.137 | 0.392 | |
| 60 and over living in the same residence for one year or more | 0.945 | 0.95 |
Goal 2: Erie County will be accessible to people of all ages.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of Complete Streets in Erie County | TBD | n/a | |
| Number of facilities built with Universal Design goals | TBD | n/a |
Goal 3: Older adults will be able to maintain financial security throughout their lives.
| Indicator | Goal | Erie County Baseline | New York State Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of people over age 60 at or above 150% of the poverty rate |
0.827 | 0.801 |
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