Data Resources and Analysis Tools

SSDAN has developed a collection of tools designed specifically for the analysis of KIDS COUNT indicators and data products. Data for the state tools were graciously provided by the KIDS COUNT State Partners: the Kentucky Youth Advocates, the Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota, the North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute, the Children's Defense Fund-Ohio, the Tennessee Commission on Chldren and Youth, and the Action Alliance for Virginia's Children & Youth. 

Mac Users: Please note that simply clicking on the link to download the excel file may not work. Please read the Download Instructions. 

Scatter Plot Tool

Download this Excel spreadsheet tool to chart KIDS COUNT indicators in a scatter plot. Before using these tools, please read the download instructions to ensure that you have access to all of the features available. [FAQ]

• United States [tool_us.xls (300k)]

• Kentucky [tool_ky.xls (376k)]
   
• Minnesota [tool_mn.xls (350k)]
   
• North Carolina [tool_nc.xls (348k)]
   
• Ohio [tool_oh.xls (280k)]
   
• Tennessee [tool_tn.xls (408k)]
   
• Virginia [tool_va.xls (460k)]

Trend Analysis Tool 

Download this Excel spreadsheet tool to chart multiple KIDS COUNT indicators and conduct trend analysis. Before using these tools, please read the download instructions to ensure that you have access to all of the features available. [FAQ]

United States [trend_tool.xls (140k)]

Mapping Tool 

Use this ArcExplorer tool to map KIDS COUNT indicators. Note that you must download and install ArcExplorer V2.0 in order to use the files below. We highly recommend that you read the tutorial before using ArcExplorer.

Tutorial [tutorial_arcexplorer.pdf (420k)]

United States [map_us.zip (1.7MB)]

Minnesota [map_mn.zip (185k)]

Virginia [map_va.zip (370k)]