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At the Trust, we use data to support ways to improve the health and quality of life of people with low incomes in Forsyth County and around the state. Our Data Resource Library now offers tools and reports relevant to our Health Improvement and Local Impact programs.  You can browse through all content or select topics such as ACES, Early Childhood Education, Medicaid, Social Determinants of Health and more.

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The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is presenting data tools developed by local NC partners and researchers, but did not create them. These tools may be subject to copyright, and should be used within the terms of use outlined in any copyright restrictions.

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We hope you find these tools useful. We advise you to keep in mind that the content in these tools may cover sensitive issues that could be triggering for certain individuals.

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Opportunity Youth: County Level Estimates

Author: Carolina Population Center at UNC-Chapel Hill
Tool Type: Sample Resources, Data Visualization, Guides, Reports
Sample Resources

This blog post describes researchers’ methodology for calculating a Youth Opportunity indicator using the American Community Survey microdata or individual record data.

Ensuring an Equitable Recovery: Addressing Covid-19’s Impact on Education

Author: Measure of America of the Social Science Research Council
Tool Type: Sample Resources, Data Visualization, Reports
Sample Resources

The annual report provides data on disconnected youth; or teens and young adults ages 16-24 who are neither working nor in school. Measure of America calculated youth disconnection rates using the employment and enrollment data U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey (ACS). Along with national statistics, the data is stratified by neighborhood; county; metropolitan area; congressional district; and state.

Opportunity Index: How Opportunity Measures Up In Your Community

Author: Forum for Youth Investment
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Dashboard
Existing Data Sources

This interactive data tool provides a snapshot of 4 dimensions of opportunity that can be used to identify and improve access to opportunity -economy; education; health; and community. Data is included for Forsyth County; North Carolina; and the U.S. Youth disconnection is included as one of the community indicators.

Forsyth County | Healthy Communities

Author: Healthy Communities NC
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources
Existing Data Sources

This county level report explores 21 social determinants of health that the state will focus on for the Healthy NC 2030 initiative. This report includes data on disconnected youth and data that can track ACEs.

The Way Forward Family Violence & Sexual Assault Resources in Forsyth County

Author: Family Services of Forsyth County
Tool Type: Sample Resources, Assessment, Guides, Reports
Sample Resources

This report summarizes the findings and recommendations from a community assessment aimed at examining the context and landscape of victim services in Forsyth County.

Nourishing Forsyth Latine

Author: Sustenando Forsyth/Nourishing Forsyth
Tool Type: Existing Data Sources, Sample Resources, Reports
Sample Resources

This report describes a community researcher-led survey that was done to understand the awareness level of ACEs, toxic stress, and trauma in the Latine community in Forsyth County.