Change Indicator

Children in foster care in Oregon

Children in foster care

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Definition and Source

PROVIDER

Definition

Number and percent of children experiencing at least 1 day in foster care (all types). Percentages are of the total child (under 18) population and are calculated using available CDC WONDER population estimates.

Data Source

Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Reporting, Research, Analytics, and Implementation, Child Welfare.
 Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Reporting, Research, Analytics, and Implementation, Child Welfare. (2020). Percentage of children experiencing at least one day in foster care (all types).

Notes

Starting in 2020, rates per 1000 have been replaced with percents of total children by state and county. NA - There were no children in foster care for this county.

Last Updated

October 2022