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Updated data on well being of children, comporative of 2005 to 2011 Kids count index includes 16 child-level indicators across four domains: economic well-being Education Health Family and Community  between 2005 and 2011, three of the four economic well-being indicators got worst - Child Poverty Rate increased 23 percent in 2011 - the importance of two-generation strategies  given the enormous influence parent have on their children, we need to find better ways to support parents of young children especially  - national: 40% of children living in households with a high housing cost burden (37% in 2005)  - "To help children grow into successful, productive adults, their parents need well-paying jobs, affordable housing, and the ability to invest in their children's future." -CA ranks 46 in Economic Well-Being  - national: 1 in 4 young children (<5 years) live in poverty - federal poverty measure insufficient calculator of real poverty does not measure certain supports and real costs (regional variation) - new analysis finds families need income double the poverty level to cover basic expenses -200 percent federal poverty level = $45,622 for a family of four -supplemental poverty measure (SPM)   national; 40% children live in households with a high housing cost burden in 2011 (up from 37% in 2005)  - CA had highest percentage of children living in households spending more than 30% on housing = 52% - smart investments in programs and services with a proven record - such as those that help low-income parents develop, stronger, more nurturing relationships with their infants and toddlers and high-quality early care and education programs