United Way of America - State of Caring Index

United Way of America - State of Caring Index: "


Despite the economic recovery, the United Way State of Caring Index shows that a growing number of Americans face increased risks. The emerging cracks in American society are found in increased costs of renting, declines in income, difficulties in securing steady employment with benefits, and continued lack of health care coverage, as well as an increase in the percentage of families with children living with a single parent, who have less time and resources to weather difficulties. The United Way State of Caring Index is down 4.8 percent from its high point in 2000, and down 1.3 percent from last year's result. Nevertheless, the United Way State of Caring Index reveals some gains in homeownership, maternal and infant health, and public safety.
The United Way State of Caring Index incorporates 36 indicators covering 1992-2002 in the following areas:
Economic and Financial Well Being
Education
Health
Voluntarism/Charity/Civic Engagement
Safety
Natural Environment and Other Factors "