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─ Mark Testa , national child welfare expert

“A half-century of research demonstrates convincingly that children’s well-being builds upon meeting first their primary needs for a stable and lasting family life.”. ─ Mark Testa , national child welfare expert. Overall Reduction: Steady decline in the number of children in care.

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─ Mark Testa , national child welfare expert

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  1. “A half-century of research demonstrates convincingly that children’s well-being builds upon meeting first their primary needs for a stable and lasting family life.” ─Mark Testa, national child welfare expert

  2. Overall Reduction:Steady decline in the number of children in care Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  3. Safety Has Improved:Percent of Children Experiencing Repeat Maltreatment within 6 Months Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  4. Children Entering Care, by Age:37% of children entering care are age 3 and younger Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  5. Children In Care, by Age:Young children and adolescents are in care in larger numbers Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  6. Most Children Exit to Permanency:But the likelihood declines with age Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  7. Youth Who “Age Out” of Care:# and % of Youth Aging Out Has Increased Overall Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  8. Youth Who “Age Out” of Care:9% of youth who age out of care first entered when they were age 0-3 (FY10) Source: AFCARS and NCANDS.

  9. Top Trends Emerging from Children’s Bureau Survey Increasing the availability of home-based programs and services Changes in assessment and screening processes Seeking alternative placements to foster care and identifying placement resources Focusing on engaging families and using a strengths-based approach when working with children and families Strengthening partnership between court and child welfare systems

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