Data and Census
Accurate data representing people of all ages and demographics is crucial to enable informed decision-making, improve efficiency, and help government and community-based programs meet local needs, ultimately leading to better outcomes.
Collect and report additional data on grandfamilies, particularly those who are not involved with the child welfare system and those in which the kinship caregivers are not grandparents, including their race data and tribal affiliation, to inform services and supports. Currently, no racial or demographic data are publicly available for other relatives, such as aunts or uncles, or the children they raise. If that data has been collected it should be regularly released, and if it has not been collected it should be collected and released regularly. Support a full, fair, and accurate count of all people, especially young children and children of color who are often disproportionally undercounted in the Census. Accurate data is crucial for programs to receive appropriate funding. Ensure that the Census Bureau receives adequate funding in preparation for the 2030 decennial census.