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 Kentucky Minnesota North Carolina Ohio Tennessee Virginia [DOWNLOAD tool_us.xls (300k)] [DOWNLOAD tool_ky.xls (376k)] [DOWNLOAD tool_mn.xls (350k)] [DOWNLOAD tool_nc.xls (348k)] [DOWNLOAD tool_oh.xls (280k)] [DOWNLOAD tool_tn.xls (408k)] [DOWNLOAD 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 [DOWNLOAD 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 United States Minnesota Virginia [DOWNLOAD tutorial_arcexplorer.pdf (420k)] [DOWNLOAD map_us.zip (1.7MB)] [DOWNLOAD map_mn.zip (185k)] [DOWNLOAD map_va.zip (370k)]

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