Formally established in 1997 to foster collaboration among Federal agencies that produce or use statistical data on America’s children and families.The official website of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. The site provides easy access to the forum's annual monitoring report, America's Children, other Forum's reports, national- and state data on children and their famili

Core values

- **Comprehensive Data**: The report provides 41 key indicators across seven domains (family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health), ensuring a broad and balanced view of children's well-being[1][4][5].
- **Informed Policy Making**: It stimulates discussions among policymakers, data providers, and the public, which can lead to more informed and effective policy decisions[1][5].
- **Identifying Data Gaps**: The report highlights critical data gaps, helping to focus efforts on collecting necessary data to understand and address the needs of children better[1][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By monitoring trends and changes in key indicators, the report helps in identifying areas where interventions are needed to improve the quality of life for children, such as poverty rates, health care access, and educational outcomes[1][4][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The report's focus on areas like mental health, disability, and environmental justice contributes to promoting positive change by raising awareness and guiding resources towards these critical issues[1][3][4].
- **Community Well-being**: It fosters collaboration among Federal agencies and provides accessible data, which can be used to improve community well-being by addressing specific needs and challenges faced by children and families[1][5].