Presented for the Girl Scout Leaders of "Downstate" Council June 22, 2006 Springfield, MO.This OSEDA presentation discusses the Missouri Girl Scouts "Downstate" Council, including age and household structure, various types of diversity and an analysis of Kids Count

Klein, Tanna L.

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Missouri Girl Scouts“Downstate” CouncilOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisJune 22, 2006Tanna L. KleinOffice of Social & Economic Data AnalysisUniversity of Missouri-Columbia“Charting our Journey”• The newly forming council is very demographically diverse.• This diversity will require social and Office of Social and Economic Data Analysiseconomic adjustments in our councils and communities.Newly Formed “Downstate” Girl Scout CouncilOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisNewly Formed “Downstate” Girl Scout CouncilOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisMissouri population change 1980-1990 and 1990-2000– From 1980 to 1990 more than 65,000 moved away from Missouri than moved inOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysis– From 1990-2000 more than 250,000 more people to Missouri than moved away– A majority moving here during the 1990s came from the west coastOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisAge StructureOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisRacial/Ethnic DiversityOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisEducational DiversityOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisEconomic DiversityOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisNew Economic DevelopmentConsiderations1. GlobalizationOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysis2. Revolution in Telecommunications3. Cost of Living4. Quality of LifeOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisHousehold StructureOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisThe technological revolutionOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisAccording to the 2004-2005 Missouri School Improvement Parent Survey, 69% of parents report that their child Office of Social and Economic Data Analysishas access to the Internet at home.However…My child has access to the Internet at home.29.5 37.759.170.682.3 87.1406080100PercentOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysis020Elementary Some HS HS Grad SomeCollegeCollegeGradGraduateLevel of EducationPercentMy child has access to the Internet at home.46.561.975.751.0406080PercentOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysis020Work 2-year College 4-year College OtherWhat one thing is likely to take the largest share of your child's time in the year after high school?PercentMy child has access to the Internet at home.78.5 67.1 68.6 59.5 63.1 54.9 54.2 46.664.120406080100PercentOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysis0Mostly A'sA's & B'sMostly B'sB's & C'sMostly C'sC's & D'sMostly D'sBelow DNo lette...Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school?PercentMy child has access to the Internet at home.78.4 72.062.754.9 53.06080100PercentOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysis36.502040Asian White Multi-racial Amer. Ind. Black HispanicRacePercentKids CountOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisPercent of Children Enrolled for Free/Reduced LunchesOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisPercent of Births to Moms with Under 12 Years EducationOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisChild Abuse/Neglect per 1,000 ChildrenOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisHigh School Dropout RatesOffice of Social and Economic Data AnalysisBirths to Teens Ages 15-19Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis“Education. Employment, Their own bank accounts.  Good health.  Family involvement. Self-esteem. These are also contraceptives.” Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis– Michael CarreraMissouri “Downstate” Girl Scout Council"We must see Girl Scouting as today's girls see it, not as we remember it." - Jane FreemanOffice of Social and Economic Data Analysiswww.oseda.missouri.eduGiven these demographic facts about the “downstate” council, what are the most important trends that will affect services for girls in your area in the future?Office of Social and Economic Data AnalysisGiven these demographic facts about the “downstate” council, what are the most important trends that will affect services for girls in your area in the future?Office of Social and Economic Data AnalysisWhat challenges exist?Given these demographic facts about the “downstate” council, what are the most important trends that will affect services for girls in your area in the future?Office of Social and Economic Data AnalysisWhat challenges exist?What resources are available to assist?Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis

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