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Research and Planning / LDSS Annual Profile Report / About the LDSS Annual Profile Report / Definitions and Data Sources
This page explains the data used in the LDSS Annual Profile Report. It also defines key terms to help you understand the information.
Source: United Way of Northern New Jersey
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
These are working households that earn above the federal poverty level but still struggle to afford basic needs.
Data is updated every two to three years at the county level.
Source: University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center
These estimates show how many people live in an area as of July 1 each year.
They are based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
Race and ethnicity are reported separately. Earlier data grouped some populations into an “other” category.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
This shows the number of people living below the federal poverty level.
Estimates are created each year for states and counties.
Source: Virginia Works
The data comes from national labor surveys and unemployment claims.
Reports are released several months after the year ends and may be updated over time.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The data shows the number of people under age 65 without health insurance. Federal poverty level is used to compare income to need.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services
The data shows the number of children in foster care on June 30.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services
The data counts children who moved from foster care to adoption during the year.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services
The data shows how many children received adoption support at the end of the year.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services
The data counts children involved in confirmed referrals during the year.
Source: Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
The data shows the number of adults reported each quarter. It includes both confirmed and unconfirmed reports.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services Data Warehouse
The data shows how many applications were submitted and processed for benefits.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services Data Warehouse
The data counts the number of people who received benefits during the year. Only individuals approved for benefits are included.
“Any benefit” includes:
Race and ethnicity are reported separately. Some data may be listed as “unknown” if information is missing.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services Data Warehouse
The data shows the number of households receiving benefits each year.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services
The data shows how many households received help with heating, cooling or emergency needs.
Programs are offered at different times of the year:
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services Data Warehouse
The data shows the number of cases by program for each county and city. Some programs are listed separately for clarity.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services, Annual Master Financial Statement by Locality
The data shows how local agencies spend funds on:
Funding sources include federal, state, local, and special funds. Special funds include federal support provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services Human Resources
The data shows the number of open positions compared to total positions. This includes full-time and part-time roles. Volunteer and invalid positions are not included. You can view staffing data by month and year.
Source: Virginia Department of Health
The data shows births to women who were not married at the time of birth. Rates are based on total births. Small data counts may be hidden to protect privacy.
Source: Virginia Department of Health
The data shows births to individuals ages 10 to 19. Rates are calculated based on the teen population. Small data counts may be hidden or should be reviewed with care.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The data shows the number of children under age 18 living with one parent.
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