Children Now Publications

Media

	The Effects of Interactive Media on Preschoolers' Learning This study summarizes current research and practice regarding the use of educational interactive media to teach preschool children.
	Big Media, Little Kids 2: Examining the Influence of Duopolies on Children's Television Programming This study compares the quantity of children's programming in eight different markets across the country in 1998, before the FCC allowed the formation of duopolies, and in 2006, after duopolies were permitted in some markets.
	The Future of Children's Media: Advertising Conference Report - 2007 This 10-page report provides a summary of Children Now's conference in 2006 on marketing and advertising to children, including outcomes and next steps.
	Digital Television: Sharpening the Focus on Children - 2004 This 6-page report provides the public policy implications of DTV and an overview of new FCC rules and recommendations.
	Fall Colors: Prime Time Diversity Report - 2003 This 12-page report provides a benchmark, five-year analysis of the networks' progress to increase diversity on their shows.
	Big Media, Little Kids: Media Consolidation and Children's Television Programming - 2003 This 16-page study on media duopolies in Los Angeles suggests that changes to current ownership rules will seriously impact children's programming nationwide.
	Fall Colors: Prime Time Diversity Report - 2002 This 48-page study finds broadcast networks have made minimal progress in presenting a more diverse prime time picture, despite stated commitments for greater on-screen diversity.
	Fair Play: Violence, Gender and Race in Video Games - 2001 This 36-page study finds most top-selling video games for children violent, offering little or no racial and gender diversity.
	The Local Television News Media's Picture of Children - 2001 This 20-page study finds local television news often overlook positive stories about children in favor of crimes committed by and against children.
	Fall Colors: Prime Time Diversity Report - 2001 This 36-page study finds a prime time dominated by white male characters. Does it send mixed messages to children about the status and value of women and minorities?
	Fall Colors: How TV Portrays Characters of Color and Treats Issues of Race - 2000 This 30-page study uncovers many disturbing trends in the "best" examples of diversity on prime time television.
	Fall Colors: How Diverse is the Prime-Time Lineup? - 2000 This 28-page study finds many actors of color playing guest roles or non-recurring characters, undermining the need for true racial diversity on television.
	Boys to Men: Sports Media Messages About Masculinity - 1999 This 16-page companion report analyzes the role that sports figures play in boys' development.
	Boys to Men: Conference Report on Media Messages About Masculinity - 1999 This 24-page report outlines the many difficulties boys face in an era of highly-publicized acts of violence by young males.
	Boys to Men: Entertainment Media Messages About Masculinity - 1999 This 28-page companion report analyzes the role that entertainment media plays in boys' development.
	The News Media's Picture of Children: A Five-Year Update and A Focus on Diversity - 1999 This 8-page report focuses on a media landscape where coverage of minority children and the issues they face remains sparse.
	A Different World: Native American Children's Perceptions of Race and Class in the Media - 1999 This 6-page report focuses on Native American children's views on race and class in news and entertainment media.
	A Different World: Children's Perceptions of Race and Class in the Media - 1999 This 12-page report provides an in-depth view on how children perceive racial and class inequities in the media.
	Reflections of Girls in the Media - 1997 This report covers a range of media where women and girls are depicted as concerned with romance and dating over work or school, and where physical appearance is valued over talent.
	Television As A Tool - 1996 This report provides helpful tips on how to talk with children about television, movies and other media.

Investing in Children

	California Report Card - 2008 A new 40-page report detailing how California children are faring and informing the agenda for critical children's health and education policy improvements needed in 2008.
	Children in Immigrant Families: A California Data Brief - 2007 Children in Immigrant Families: A California Data Brief presents the most current data available on the health, education and family well-being of children in California's immigrant families, who represent 51% of the state's total child population.
	California County Data Book - 2007 The 2007 California County Data Book provides the most comprehensive county-level data on children’s health, education, and economic well-being available to the public. This new online resource illuminates the vast differences between counties that are masked by statewide figures.
	The Unique Challenges to the Well-Being of California's Border Kids - 2007 This report on California's "border kids"--the 800,000 children living in San Diego and Imperial counties--challenges many commonly-held stereotypes. A comprehensive set of indicators of border kids' health, education and economic well-being is provided.
	California Report Card - 2006-07 A new 40-page report presenting key indicators of how California's children are faring and policy recommendations in the areas of health, education and family well-being.
	A Snapshot of Children on the San Diego-Mexico Border - 2006 This 8-page report highlights disparities in child well-being in several areas of San Diego County with highly concentrated Latino residents and Mexican immigrants.
	A Snapshot of Children on the California-Mexico Border - 2005 This 4-page report is part of a new four-state report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation that provides a picture of how all children along the U.S.-Mexico Border are faring.
	California Report Card 2005 This 24-page report provides an overview of issues facing California's children, with letter grades assigned to each children's policy area.
	California County Data Book 2005 This 208-page report includes California county ranking charts and indicators. Click title link for FREE individual county profiles.
	California Report Card 2004 This 44-page report provides an overview of issues facing California's children, with special focus on children in immigrant families.
	California Report Card 2003 This 52-page report provides an overview of issues facing California's children, with special focus on health.
	California County Data Book 2003 This 224-page companion to the California Report Card includes California county ranking charts and indicators.
	California Report Card 2002 This 52-page report provides an overview of issues facing California's children, with special focus on children's early years.
	California State Of Our Children 2002 This 108-page companion to the California Report Card provides data on children's critical early years.
	California Report Card 2001 This 44-page report provides an overview of issues facing California's children, such as economic security, health, safety and early care.
	California County Databook 2001 This 170-page companion to the California Report Card includes county-by-county indicators and charts.
	California State of Our Children 2000 This 64-page companion to the California Report Card focuses on a number of teen issues.
	California Report Card 2000 This 36-page report provides an overview of issues facing California's children, with special focus on the new generation of California teenagers.
	California County Data Book 1999 This 167-page companion to the California Report Card includes data not available in individual county profiles.
	California Report Card 1998 This report analyzes the conditions facing California's children and provides a special review of changes over a decade. Click the title above to download the complete PDF at no charge. Also see corrections below.
	California County Databook 1998 A 67-page companion to the California Report Card 1998 reviews the past decade. Click the title above to download the complete PDF at no charge. Also see corrections below.

Education and Child Care

	Effectively Expanding California's After School System: Overcoming the Workforce Supply Obstacle - 2008 This policy brief covers the state's challenges in meeting staffing needs for its publicly-funded after school programs.
	The Promise of Preschool - 2006 This 34-page report highlights innovative, local preschool efforts throughout the state of California.
	The Financing of California's After School Programs - 2005 This 45-page report answers why financing after school programs matters for the state of California.
	The Importance of Family Engagement - 2004 This 28-page brief provides research that confirms children, families, and programs benefit when parents are involved in their child's preschool learning.
	Kids Can't Wait to Learn - 2004 This 84-page report summarizes research on preschool benefits, state and county enrollment rates, recent voter polling, and demographic data.
	After School Care for Children - 2001 This 11-page study looks at California children's lack of access to quality after school care.

Health

	A Mother's Oral Health Profoundly Impacts The Health Of Her Child - 2007 This policy brief covers the oral health needs of pregnant women, new mothers and young children, and outlines key recommendations on future policy progress.
	Partners in Transition - 2000 This 68-page study provides a detailed vision of how health plans can improve adolescents' health and well-being.