Living in strong families within supportive communities provides the foundation for long-term child health and well-being and the ability to overcome adversity. The Flourishing indicator from the National Survey of Children’s Health measures characteristics that are associated with resilience.
Parents and caregivers were asked whether their young children (6 months to 5 years) 1) are affectionate and tender, 2) bounce back quickly when things don’t go their way, 3) show interest and curiosity in learning new things, and 4) smile and laugh a lot.
The chart below shows the percentage of children 6 months to 5 years who met all four flourishing items for Vermont and the U.S. by year.
Data Source
Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. National Survey of Children’s Health. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). www.childhealthdata.org
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Birthing Parents with Adequate Prenatal Care – The indicator chart shows the percentage of birthing parents with adequate prenatal care by year, meaning that prenatal care was both entered into early and included regular visits.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences – The indicator chart shows the percent of children under 18 with two or more ACEs in Vermont and the U.S.