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- Over 70% of the 850 low-income children served by preschools programs supported by the United Way are rated by their kindergarten teachers as "more prepared than other children".
- 2400
young girls and teens participate in programs designed to improve
their life skills, helping them learn about alternatives to unhealthy
decisions and learn how to make responsible choices - helping them to
avoid pregnancy, alcohol and drug problems.
- Rate
of domestic violence as measured by the number of calls has dropped
from 5.8 per 1000 residents to 3.4 - lower than the state average of
4.7. Cases of child abuse have dropped 11%.
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- Over 200 homeless
and at-risk families obtained stable housing as well as developed the
skills to stabilize their lives and start on a path to economic and
personal self-sufficiency.
- Across the county, shelters provided emergency food, clothing and shelter to those in need - over 100 people a night in 2008.
- Basic
needs were met for more than 3700 adults and childen in crisis -
including rent and utility payments, food, and clothing assistance.
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- 98% of children in
Santa Cruz County have health insurance. Our county ranks 2nd in the
state in terms of children's health care coverage.
- Advocates
for elders and others in long-term care facilities monitored 225
facilities across the county and followed up on several hundred abuse
allegations.
- Over 470 disabled community members developed life and work skills through vocational training and paid work experience.
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