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About These Tools

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is presenting these data tools for your information and use, 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.

North Carolina Health Professions and Workforce Data System

Author: Sheps Health Workforce NC, The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research
Tool Type: State Data Source
Existing Data Source

This data source collects and disseminates descriptive data on selected licensed health professionals, such as dentists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physicians among counties in North Carolina.

NC Division of Health Service Regulation- Licensed Facilities

Author: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation
Tool Type: State Data Source
Existing Data Source

The source provides the listings of the licensed facilities by the type of service they provide their clients in NC, such as adult care homes, mental health facilities, nursing homes, etc.

An Introductory Guide to Implementation

Author: Burke Katie, Morris Kate, McGarrigle Leona (Center for Effective Services)
Tool Type: Guides
Data Collection Tool

This guide provides a framework and concept associated with policy and program implementation for a wide range of audiences, from policymakers to researchers to many others. The tool includes the specific stages taken, evidence-based information, barriers, and historical context regarding implementation.

Point in Time and Housing Inventory Count Estimates of Homelessness

Author: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tool Type: National Data Source
Existing Data Source

This data source provides annual counts of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the United States at the state and county levels. Beginning in 2011, homeless veterans are also included in the estimates.

NC Labor & Economic Analysis

Author: North Carolina Department of Commerce
Tool Type: Dashboard
Existing Data Source

This data provides the historical and latest labor market information in North Carolina. The data includes industry employment (QCEW), unemployment rates (LAUS), payroll jobs (CES), employment by occupation (OEWS), the largest employers, and employment projections at the state, county, or regional levels. Most of the data are up-to-date, and when applicable, data can be viewed by month or annual average.

Kids Count Data Center

Author: The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Tool Type: Dashboard
Existing Data Source

This tool reflects data of various indicators related to child well-being, such as education, safety and risky behaviors, family structure and income, poverty, housing, and community environment. The data is at the city, county, school district, and state levels. It is updated annually, and when applicable, the data are stratified by race and ethnicity, age, and family nativity.

Crime in North Carolina – Annual Summaries

Author: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Tool Type: Reports
Existing Data Source

This dataset contains information on crimes committed throughout the state each year. Data are broken down into specific offenses, including index crime, violent crime, and property crime. Data are organized by crime type, weapon used to commit the crime, and relationship between victim and offender.

Rural Health Information Hub

Author: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Tool Type: Dashboard
Existing Data Source

The Rural Health Information Hub compares rural and metropolitan areas nationally, as well as by state and county. Users can access raw data, visualizations, toolkits, evidence-based programs, and news.