The percentage is estimated to be higher for our children, with more than 60,000 children in the Trident region believed to be without adequate healthcare insurance. Lack of public transportation in rural areas is a barrier to accessing health care. For the complete story, click here and visit the education section of the Communitywide Needs Assessment. This suggests that more than 14,000 children in our region are currently affected by disabilities. This needs assessment of our children and their families and a listing of the resources available to them is meant to serve as a planning tool for those who are working toward changes that will improve the lives of children.
Proactive intervention prevents many future academic and family problems.
The need to expand the availability of early education to more children and to change policies to fairly address the needs of these children and their families is critical.