Right Start in Michigan and Its Counties – 2011
Michigan Mothers and Their Babies: Overview and Trends 2000-2009
As Michigan seeks to revitalize its economy, the well-being of the next generation of students, citizens, parents and workers must be strengthened. Despite the state’s population loss in the last decade, most people who are born in Michigan stay in the state to be close to their families and friends. Full report – Executive Summary – Press release: Teen births down, unwed births up
Maternal and Infant Well-Being in Michigan chart
Wood TV 8 Video: Unwed births up in Michigan
Why do these indicators matter?
The trends on these measures help decision-makers assess the impact of the programs and policies to improve the well-being of mothers and their newborns. Full report
County Profiles for Counties With Population Over 85,000 (also Detroit, Out Wayne and Upper Peninsula)
Michigan – Allegan – Bay – Berrien – Calhoun – Eaton – Genesee – Grand Traverse — Ingham – Jackson – Kalamazoo – Kent – Lapeer – Lenawee – Livingston – Macomb – Monroe – Muskegon – Oakland – Ottawa – Saginaw – St. Clair — Washtenaw – Wayne – Out Wayne — Upper Peninsula
City (Twp) Profiles
Other Information
Right Start Summary for Wayne County Communities
Online Data
Right Start indicators are currently the featured indicators for Michigan, its counties and cities (including townships) on the Kids Count Data Center. The Data Center allows users to create a variety of reports including line graphs, maps, and profiles.
