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Start Smart Hays & Caldwell

This Scorecard represents the top layer of a body of Results-Based Accountability work conducted by Start Smart Hays & Caldwell (formerly the Early Childhood Coalition of Hays County) to improve outcomes for children ages 0-5 in Hays County. The work has been facilitated by Clear Impact on behalf of support provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Division of Prevention and Early Intervention.

All children in Hays & Caldwell are physically and mentally healthy
R
Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current Trend
Baseline % Change
Why Is This Important?
Health
Percent of Hays & Caldwell live births with prenatal care beginning in the first trimester
I
2017
71.0%
3
9%
Health
Percent of Central Texas children who receive at least one developmental screening in the first three years of life
I
2021
30.7%
7
-19%
Health
Number of confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect in Hays & Caldwell
I
2021
641.00
1
38%
Health
Number of children in Hays & Caldwell estimated to be food insecure
I
2020
9,610
1
-12%
KinderReady
All children in Hays & Caldwell are kindergarten ready
R
Time Period
Current Actual Value
Current Trend
Baseline % Change
Why Is This Important?
KinderReady
Percent of Central Texas children deemed ready for kindergarten
I
2019
50%
1
-7%
KinderReady
Number of high quality child care providers in Hays & Caldwell Counties
I
2022
15.0
1
114%
KinderReady
Number of days per week adult caregivers read to their children (0-5)
I
2018
6
1
7%

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