NASBHC's mission is to
improve the health status
of children and youth
by advancing and advocating
for school-based health care
1100 G Street, NW, Suite 735
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 638-5872
Fax: (202)638-5879
Email: info@nasbhc.org
CFC#: 64337
National Data
National SBHC Census
NASBHC conducts a biennial survey of school-based health centers (SBHCs). The survey provides the field with accurate, up-to-date data about SBHC demographics, staffing, services, policies, utilization, financing, prevention activities, clinical policies, quality assurance activities, involvement in training, and technical assistance needs.
SBHC Expansion
How many SBHCs are needed to bring the model to scale?
This frequently asked question is answered here. This slide identifies the number of SBHCs needed in each state based on number of children living in health professional shortage areas (HPSA) and numbers of children uninsured.
State Health Departments Policy and Financing Information
Until 2004, the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (formerly Making the Grade) surveyed state health departments on a biennial basis for policy and financing information, as well as up-to-date counts of centers by state and school type. The Center’s reports can be accessed here. NASBHC assumed responsibility for this survey in 2004. A full report of data from the most recent survey is available in Public Health Reports, Vol. 123 (6), p. 731.
Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DRC)
The purpose of the DRC is to advance the effective use of public data on the health and health-related services for children, youth and families in the United States. The DRC does this by providing hands-on access to national, state, and regional data findings as well as technical assistance in the collection and use of this data by policymakers, program leaders, advocates and researchers in order to inform and advance key child and youth health goals.
Currently, the DRC website includes national and state-based data on over 100 indicators from the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN).
State Data Reports
Several state health departments and SBHC associations collect and publish school-based health center program data in annual reports. Here are a few samples:
