Sacramento Foster Parent Receives “Inspirations” Award
Mary Anne Aikens, a foster parent who has cared for an estimated 1200 foster children and who adopted 10 others, is being honored by the Child Abuse Prevention Center of Sacramento for her work on behalf of children. Aikens will receive the Hearts and Hands Award at the 2009 Inspirations event hosted by the non-profit agency on Friday, May 15. View the press release for more information.
And How Are The Children?
Sacramento County Children’s Report Card releases 10-year comprehensive data on child health, education, safety, family economics, and social and emotional well-being. Read the 2008 Children's Report Card for details.
Special Report on Older Adults
The older adult population of Sacramento is expected to increase by 158% by the year 2040, including a 316% increase in the 85+ age group. A Profile of Older Adults in Sacramento County is a comprehensive look at the life experience of residents age 60+ in our community and provides a data baseline as we prepare for this huge demographic shift.
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