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Irvine is honored as one of the "100 Best
Communities for Young People"
The partners
of the Irvine Prevention Coalition are
pleased to announce that Irvine has been
selected as one of the “100 Best Communities
for Youth” by America's Promise. We believe
that this award is due, in large part, to
the fact that our city and school district
leaders have consistently committed needed
resources, as well as their personal
support, to programs and services for
youth.
Today, the
Irvine Prevention Coalition brings together
a variety of service providers who are doing
great things for kids and families. And
while the coalition itself serves as the
vehicle for communication, collaboration,
and action, we know that we are the direct
beneficiaries of the foundation our leaders
established so long ago. Irvine really is a
special place for children and families.
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'100 Best' Selection Criteria: An
Overview
Source: America's Promise website
The criteria
for selection of the "100 Best Communities
for Young People" are based upon recent
research conducted by National Academies of
Science, Search Institute, Academy for
Educational Development and Child Trends.
The criteria involved:
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Community
support of children and youth
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Resources
Children and youth receive (the
Five Promises)
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Children
and youth outcomes
Other
important factors in determining the "100
Best" included:
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Community
innovations in the areas of policy,
practice and resources
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Plans for
the coming year
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Community
innovations in the areas of policy,
practice and resources
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Progress
to date (change over time) and plans for
the coming year
We have also
ensured that the "100 Best" list includes
adequate representation of communities based
on:
For a more
detailed description of the selection
criteria, please
click here.
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Region of
the country
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Population density
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Ethnicity
rates
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Population size
-
Poverty
rate
Based on
careful reviews of communities' applications
and using the above criteria, the '100 Best'
were chosen by a distinguished panel of
civic, business and nonprofit leaders.
See a complete listing of the selection
panelists.
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