United for Children Mission 
The United for Children Initiative brings together Hampton Roads community partners to provide resources and opportunities for children and families living in or at risk of falling into extreme poverty.  We work together to:
  • Identify and align existing efforts 
  • Understand community assets and gaps
  • Implement additional individual, family, neighborhood, and school interventions 
Updates 

United Way serves as the organizational backbone for United for Children.

 
Updated 01/15/2019
Early Childhood
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 83.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 80.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 75.8%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 83.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 80.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 75.8%.
School Readiness at Kindergarten Entry
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 20.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.2%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 20.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.2%.
Child Food Insecurity Rate

County: Norfolk City, VA

(Compared to VA Counties)

Education
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 58.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.3%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 58.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 57.3%.
3rd Grade Students Proficient in Reading
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 45.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 66.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.8%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 45.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 66.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.8%.
8th Grade Students Proficient in Math
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 81.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 92.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.2%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 81.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 92.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.2%.
High School Graduation

County: Norfolk City, VA

(Compared to VA Counties)

Poverty
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 25.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.4%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 25.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.4%.
Young Children Living Below Poverty Level
(Compared to VA Counties)
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 25.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 25.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.1%.
Children Living Below 100% Poverty Level
(Compared to VA Counties)
Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 17.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 17.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
Poverty Status by School Enrollment
(Compared to VA Counties)
Compared to the VA Value (13.7%), Norfolk City, VA has a value of 20.1% which is higher and worse. Compared to the VA Value (13.7%), Norfolk City, VA has a value of 20.1% which is higher and worse.
Severe Housing Problems
(Compared to VA State Value)

County: Norfolk City, VA

Health

Children with Health Insurance

Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 95.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 95.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 94.3%. Compared to VA Counties, Norfolk City, VA has a value of 95.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 95.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 94.3%.

County: Norfolk City, VA

(Compared to VA Counties)