As it has done for the last 11 years, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands today made public its 2011 snapshot of the well-being of children and families in the Virgin Islands.

Listen to the First Lady's Remarks at the Kid's Count Presentation .mp3 (2MB)

The release of new data opens dialogue on steps in progress and steps needed to improve the health, safety and economic status of the territory's children and families. 

At today's presentation, First Lady Cecile de Jongh, who chairs the Governor's Children and Families Council, said it is important to review the new report and assess progress being made on key initiatives which seek to curb and to eliminate socio-economic challenges facing Virgin Islands families.