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Measuring Progress & Change
Measuring the burden of child care costs
On average a family spends 25% of household income on child care. This high cost ultimately impacts the health of these families and their communities. Learn more about the Child Care Cost Burden measure and strategies to increase access to affordable child care.
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
- Health data: County snapshot
Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Health data: County snapshot
Mecosta, Michigan
- Health data: County snapshot
Media Advocacy
This tool (from My Power People and M + R) includes guidance on writing letters to the editor, press releases, media advisories, media statements and op-eds, conducting successful editorial board meetings, contacting the media, interview do’s and don’ts, and tips for using social media. It can be found in Act...
Media Advocacy Templates
This tool (from Spitfire Strategies) provides media advocacy how-to advice and examples and sample formats. It can be found in Act on What's Important under Build public & political will and...
Median Household Income*
The income where half of households in a county earn more and half of households earn less.Medical homes
Provide continuous, comprehensive, whole person primary care that uses a coordinated team of medical providers across the health care system