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FOSTER C.A.R.E.

FOSTER C.A.R.E. Understanding the basics of foster children and reasons why they might be a foster child. Picture provided by babble.com. “Foster Care” Means…. Text message Don’t know(7) Adoption (5) Personal Experience (3) Sibling(2) Abandonment (2) Dysfunctional family (1).

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FOSTER C.A.R.E.

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  1. FOSTER C.A.R.E. • Understanding the basics of foster children and reasons why they might be a foster child. Picture provided by babble.com

  2. “Foster Care” Means… • Text message • Don’t know(7) • Adoption (5) • Personal Experience (3) • Sibling(2) • Abandonment (2) • Dysfunctional family (1)

  3. 2010 Fiscal Year Quick Fact • For the 2010 FY, DCFS received 35,738 complaints of child abuse • Of the 35,738 complaints, 19,808 were investigated; validity of complaints was found in 8,342 cases. • The most common complaints involve children who witness DV and children who are physically abused. • Substance abuse accounts as a factor in 60% of children entering foster care. • Neglect accounts for 42% of children taken into states custody. • 2,021children of the 8,342 were placed in foster care. Information provided by Utah Department of Human Services

  4. 1998-2010 FY placements Data Provided by 2009 Annual Report Utah Department of Human Services Child And Family Services. Picture provided by Babble.com

  5. outcomes Chart information provided by DCFS

  6. conclusion • Reactions • Victims vs. Culprits • 2010 decade high • Positive outcomes of Foster Care

  7. references • http://www.hsdcfs.utah.gov/tal.htm • http://justforyouth.utah.gov/yfc.htm • http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publications_states/files/0348.pdf • 2009 Annual Report; DCFS • www.Utahfostercarefoundation.com

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