Status of Oregon's Children (Polk County)

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Polk County
S T A T U S
P OP U LA TIO N TOTAL 69,145 Children ages 0-17 16,068

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O R E G O N ’ S

C H I L D R E N CHILD HEALTH

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There are no School-Based Health Centers in this county. 59 newborns were low birthweight.

CHILD WELFARE

Healthy Kids
Increase in number of children enrolled in the Healthy Kids program from September 2010 to September 2011: 10.0%
10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0

7,229 6,503

9,033 reports of child abuse/neglect were made in this area in 2010. 38% of these reports were assessed. 25% of assessed reports in Polk County were founded. 253 children in the county have been in foster care at least once in the past year. 22.1% of founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm referrals were related to domestic violence and 47.1% were related to substance abuse. 23.3% of children experiencing their first out-of-home placement were living with relatives. 14 youth aged out of foster care.

FAMILY FINANCES & STABILITY
$59,200 is the median family income, which is 6% lower than the state median. 4.78 per 1,000 people filed for personal bankruptcy in 2010, a 13.3% increase since 2009. 50% of public school children were eligible to receive free/reduced price lunches during the school year. On average, 2,280 children ate free/reduced price lunches on a given day, while 26,603 lunches were served to children during the summer.
C OU N T Y I ND I C A T O RS
Current Total Number Health Current Rate Rate Change Avg. Rate Current Rate from Previous Compared to Previous Year 5 Years Oregon

Sept. 2010 Sept. 2011 Total Enrollment Total Enrollment

Victims by Age
Founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm victims grouped by age (2010). Number of Founded Victims: 210 5 years and younger 6 to 12 years 32.9% 13+ years

16.7% 50.5%

Immunizations Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births) Obesity Teen Pregnancy (per 1,000 girls ages 15-17) Uninsured Children

NA 75.3 7% Better 4 4.4 23% Better NA NA NA 29 20.5 11% Better 927 5.0 100% Worse

73.6 2% Worse 5.2 117% Worse NA NA 27.4 11% Worse NA 43% Better

Child Welfare
Abuse and Neglect Victims (per 1,000 ages 0-17) 135 Foster Care Placement Stability NA Recurrence of Maltreatment NA Threat of Harm Victims (per 1,000 ages 0-17) 75 8.4 83.3 3.1 4.7 17% Better 11% Worse 35% Better 62% Worse 11.0 83.4 9.1 4.0 14% Worse 5% Worse 26% Better 11% Better

Family Supports
The chart shows the number of children helped by several key family supports in a month. Number of Low-Income Children: 7,582 Cash Assistance (TANF) Food Stamps (SNAP) Employment Related Day Care 300
0 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000

Financial Stability
Childhood Poverty (ages 0-17) Child Support Payments Unemployment 3,990 NA NA 22.0 63.7 9.3 18% Worse 2% Better 1% Worse 17.0 65.9 6.1 1% Worse 7% Better 14% Better

Early Care and Education
3rd Grade Math Proficiency 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency Child Care Supply (slots per 100 ages 0-13) Early Prenatal Care Head Start/ Oregon PreKindergarten 273 349 1,790 672 NA 57.1 73.2 16.0 73.9 NA 23% Worse 6% Worse NA 22% Worse NA 77.8 81.7 13.4 81.6 56.6 9% Worse 12% Worse 6% Worse 2% Better NA

984

4,812

Youth Development and Education
8th Grade Math Proficiency 8th Grade Reading Proficiency High School Dropout Homeless Students Juvenile Arrests (per 1,000 under age 18) Cohort Graduation Rate 305 372 65 231 NA 383 57.3 70.1 3.0 3.1 NA 61.7 13% Worse 15% Better 8% Better NA NA NA 66.8 11% Worse 63.5 3% Worse 3.2 11% Better NA 16% Better 17.1 NA NA 7% Worse * Denotes regional data

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DATA NOTES & DEFINITIONS

State of Oregon
STATU S OF OR EGON’S CHILDREN 2011

CHILD HEALTH
9.4% of students have a School-Based Health Center in their school. 2,870 newborns were low birthweight.

POPU LATION TOTAL Children ages 0-17 3,844,195 884,078

CHILD WELFARE
71,886 reports of child abuse/neglect were made in 2010. 40% of these reports were assessed. 25% of assessed reports in Oregon were founded. 13,129 children in the state have been in foster care at least once in the past year. 32.6% of founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm referrals were related to domestic violence and 44.4% were related to substance abuse. 25.8% of children experiencing their first out-of-home placement were living with relatives. 427 youth aged out of foster care.

Healthy Kids
Increase in number of children enrolled in the Healthy Kids program from September 2010 to September 2011: 10.9%
400,000 360,000 320,000 280,000 240,000 200,000

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371,501 330,906

FAMILY FINANCES & STABILITY
$63,100 is the median family income, which is 2% lower than the national median. 5.06 per 1,000 people filed for personal bankruptcy in 2010, a 10.2% increase since 2009. 52.0% of public school children were eligible to receive free/reduced price lunches during the school year. On average, 204,898 children ate free/reduced price lunches on a given day, while 1,345,805 lunches were served to children during the summer.

160,000 120,000 80,000 40,000 0

Sept. 2010 Sept. 2011 Total Enrollment Total Enrollment

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C O UNTY I NDI C ATO RS Health
Immunizations Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births) Obesity Teen Pregnancy (per 1,000 girls ages 15-17) Uninsured Children

Current Total Number

Current Rate

Rate Change from Previous Year

Avg. Rate Previous 5 Years

Victims by Age
Founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm victims grouped by age (2010). Number of Founded Victims: 11,188 5 years and younger 6 to 12 years 13+ years

NA 222 NA 1,404 75,751

76.8 2.0 NA 18.6 8.8

9% Better 59% Better NA 11% Better 17% Better

76.0 5.2 NA 23.7 NA

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Child Welfare
Abuse and Neglect Victims (per 1,000 ages 0-17) Foster Care Placement Stability Recurrence of Maltreatment Threat of Harm Victims (per 1,000 ages 0-17) 6,501 NA NA 4,687 7.4 88.0 4.2 5.3 1% Worse 1% Better 35% Better 2% Worse 7.1 84.7 7.5 5.6

17.2% 48.3% 34.5%

Financial Stability
Childhood Poverty (ages 0-17) Child Support Payments Unemployment 184,511 NA NA 21.7 59.7 10.8 12% Worse 1% Better 3% Better 18.2 61.0 6.8

Family Supports
The chart shows the number of children helped by several key family supports in a month. Number of Low-Income Children: 374,197 42,106 34,601 110,104 33,100 12,523 62.7 83.4 17.0 72.6 63.9 20% Worse 1% Better NA 23% Worse 3% Better 77.5 83.6 17.2 82.8 60.2 Cash Assistance (TANF) Food Stamps (SNAP) Employment Related Day Care
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Early Care and Education
3rd Grade Math Proficiency 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency Child Care Supply (slots per 100 ages 0-13) Early Prenatal Care Head Start/ Oregon PreKindergarten

58,910

294,125

Youth Development and Education
8th Grade Math Proficiency 8th Grade Reading Proficiency High School Dropout Homeless Students Juvenile Arrests (per 1,000 under age 18) Cohort Graduation Rate * Denotes regional data 27,240 30,381 5,980 20,541 NA 32,951 64.5 72.0 3.4 3.7 NA 66.4 10% Worse 3% Better 19% Better NA NA NA 69.4 67.6 4.2 NA 15. NA

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A. SIDE BAR DATA AND GRAPHS
POPULATION Estimated population of Oregon and its counties by age (2010). 2010 Annual Population Report. Portland State University: Population Research Center. HEALTHY KIDS Number of children enrolled in Oregon’s Healthy Kids program, September 2011 compared to September 2010. Income eligibility is up to 300% FPL for free or reduced coverage. Jay Grussing, Research Analyst, Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research, September Healthy Kids report emailed to CFFO December 19, 2011. VICTIMS BY AGE Percent of confirmed victims of abuse/ neglect/threat of harm by age. Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on January 23, 2012. FAMILY SUPPORTS Number of low-income children is the number of related children ages 0-17 who live in households with incomes under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). “Age by Ratio of Income to Poverty Level in the Past 12 Months.” 2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates. American Fact Finder (Table C17024). Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) data reflect the number of children served in October 2011. Income eligibility levels for the programs are as follows: cash assistance (or TANF) is approximately 45% FPL; Employment Related Day Care is 185% FPL. “Oregon Department of Human Services Self Sufficiency Programs: Branch and District Data October 2011.” Department of Human Services. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data reflects the monthly average of children served January-

November 2011. Income eligibility for food stamps (or SNAP) is 185% FPL for most applicants. Jane Sabatino, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children and Adults and Families Performance and Reporting, report emailed to CFFO on December 14, 2011.

B. NARRATIVE TOP SECTION DATA Child Health
SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE ACCESS Percent of children who have a certified school-based health center in their school (2010-11 school year). CFFO analysis of School Enrollment Summaries compared to certified health centers. “October 1 Enrollment Summary.” 2010-2011. Oregon Department of Education. Loretta Jenkins, School Based Health Center Program, Oregon Health Authority: Public Health Division, report emailed to CFFO on December 15, 2011. LOW BIRTWEIGHT Number of infants born weighing less than 2500 grams. “Low Birthweight Infants by County of Residence, Oregon Resident Births, 2010.” 2011. Oregon Health Authority: Center for Health Statistics.

Child Welfare
REPORTS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT/THREAT OF HARM The number of calls about suspected abuse, neglect or threat of harm received by DHS (FFY 2010). Total includes calls closed at screening and those referred for investigation. Data combined regionally: (1) Baker, Union, Wallowa; (2) Coos, Curry; (3) Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson; (4) Gilliam, Wheeler; (5) Grant, Harney, Malheur; (6) Jackson, Josephine; (7) Linn, Benton, Lincoln; (8) Marion, Polk; (9) Morrow, Umatilla; (10) Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington; (11) Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia; (12) Wasco, Sherman. Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011.

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DATA NOTES & DEFINITIONS

ASSESSED REPORTS Percent suspected child abuse/ neglect and/or threat of harm reports that were referred for investigation, regardless of the outcome of assessment (FFY 2010). Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011. FOUNDED REPORTS Percent of child abuse/neglect and/ or threat of harm reports received by the Department of Human Services that are assessed and then founded (FFY 2010). “2010 Child Welfare Data Book.” 2011. Department of Human Services: Children Adults and Families Division, Office of Program, Performance and Reporting. FAMILY STRESSORS Percent of confirmed abuse/neglect/ threat of harm victims where the family stressor that led to the abuse was domestic violence or substance abuse. Many stress factors are co-occurring. Other examples of stress factors are financial stress, heavy childcare, inadequate housing, caregiver history of abuse or parental involvement with law enforcement. (FFY 2010). Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011. FOSTER CARE Number of children from the reporting county who spent at least one day in substitute care during the year (FFY 2010). Substitute care involves temporary, out-of-home placement for children found by a court to be in need of protection or removal from their home. Substitute care includes foster family care or placement with non-custodial relatives, emergency shelter, group-home care, therapeutic foster care, respite care, and residential treatment care. “2010 Child Welfare Data Book.” 2011. Department of Human Services: Children Adults and Families Division, Office of Program, Performance and Reporting. YOUTH AGING OUT Number of youth who exit the foster care system at age 18 or older, as independents (2010). Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011. RELATIVE PLACEMENT Percent of foster children who were living with a relative on first episode/first placement (JulyDec 2010). “Dashboard Report – District and Statewide January 2012.” 2012. Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division.

D . C O U NT Y I ND I C A T O RS K E Y CURRENT number
Number of incidents for the most recent year of data.

CURRENT RATE
County rate for the most recent year of data.

Rate Change from Previous Year
Percentage change between rate in previous year and most recent year of data.

Average Rate Previous 5 Years
Average of the previous five years of data, not including most recent year of data.

Current Rate Compared to Oregon
Comparison of most recent county rate with Oregon rate for same year.

NA
Data not available.

Bankruptcy Filing Rate (per 1,000 population) Oregon.” Accessed March 8, 2012. http://www2.fdic.gov/recon/ovrpt. asp?CPT_CODE=NBR&ST_CODE=41&RPT_TYPE=Tables SCHOOL MEALS Percent of children eligible to receive free or reduced-price lunch (2010-11 school year). Income eligibility levels are 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for “free” and 185% FPL for “reduced-price.” Average number of children served a free or reduced-price lunch on a school day (2010-11 school year). Heidi Dupuis, Manager of School Nutrition Programs, Oregon Department of Education, report emailed to CFFO on January 6, 2012. SUMMER LUNCH Total number of children served lunch during the summer at a federally-funded Summer Food Service Program or National School Lunch Program “seamless waiver” sites (2011). Heidi Dupuis, Manager of School Nutrition Programs, Oregon Department of Education, report emailed to CFFO on January 17, 2012.

Family Finances And Stability
MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME Estimated median family income (2011). “Notice PDR-2011-01.” 2011. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. eFannieMae. “2011-2012 Area Median Incomes.” Accessed August 30, 2011. https://www. efanniemae.com/sf/refmaterials/hudmedinc/ PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY Rate per 1,000 (total population) of personal bankruptcy filings. Includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings (2010). Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). “Personal

C. COUNTY INDICATORS TABLE Health
IMMUNIZATIONS Percent of two-year-olds being up to date for their 4:3:1:3 immunization series (2010). Oregon Health Authority, Office of Public Health. “Oregon Immunization Surveillance and Evaluation.” Accessed December 8, 2011. http://public.health.oregon.gov/ PreventionWellness/VaccinesImmunization/Pages/research.aspx INFANT MORTALITY Number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births.

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DATA NOTES & DEFINITIONS

“Oregon Resident Deaths by Age Group and County of Residence, 2010 Preliminary Data*.” 2011. Oregon Health Authority: Center for Health Statistics. OBESITY Due to budget cuts, data on the percent of 11th grade students who are overweight and at-risk for being overweight is no longer available at the county level. Previous year’s data was from the Oregon Healthy Teens Survey.

TEEN PREGNANCY Sum of resident live births and induced abortions among females ages 15-17 and rate per 1,000 females ages 15-17 (2010 preliminary data). “Teen Pregnancy Count for Teens 15-17, by County of Residence, 2007-2010.” Oregon Health Authority: Center for Health Statistics. “Teen Pregnancy Rates for Teens 15-17, by County of Residence, 2007-2010.” Oregon Health Authority: Center for Health Statistics. UNINSURED CHILDREN Percent of children ages 0-18 estimated to be without health insurance. Data for Oregon and the following counties is from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey: Benton, Clackamas, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Umatilla, Washington, Yamhill. Due to small populations, data for the other counties is combined into regions: (1) Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Baker; (2) Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler; (3) Harney, Klamath, Lake, Malheur; (4) Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Tillamook; (5) Coos, Curry, Josephine. “Health Insurance Coverage Status by Age by Sex.” 2010 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. American Fact Finder (Table C27001). Jay Grussing, Research Analyst, Oregon Health Authority: Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research, report emailed to CFFO on December 14, 2011.

Beware of Small Numbers
Counties vary significantly in population, size, and geography and this variance should be considered when interpreting the differences among counties. Be aware that small counties may have a small number of events (e.g., child deaths, suicide attempts) that can cause rates to vary considerably from year to year; such variations may not reflect significant changes in the indicators. Rates based on less than five events are considered unstable.

What is Being Measured
Several types of data information are available for each indicator, and it is important to distinguish among them. The number, rate, percentage change between years, the five-year average, and the county rate compared to Oregon are all very different measures. A relevant column heading explains the information presented in the county indicator box. To get a better understanding of how the indicators themselves are defined, refer to the data definitions in this section.

Child Welfare
ABUSE AND NEGLECT VICTIMS Number of confirmed child victims of abuse or neglect (excluding Threat of Harm) and rate per 1,000 children under age 18 (FFY 2010). Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011. FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT STABILITY Average percent of children in foster care with two or fewer placement settings, of those children who have been in foster care less than 12 months from the time of the latest removal (FFY 2010). Definition of “placement stability” corresponds to federal guidelines. Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011. RECURRENCE OF MALTREATMENT Percent of known victims of abuse/neglect with a second victimization within six months of a prior victimization (FFY 2010). Definition of “reabuse rate” corresponds to federal guidelines. Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011. THREAT OF HARM VICTIMS Number of confirmed threat of harm victims and rate per 1,000 children under age 18 (FFY 2010). “Threat of Harm” victims are children living in conditions or circumstances determined to represent a substantial risk of harm, such as living in a serious domestic violence situation. Anna Cox, Research Analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report emailed to CFFO on September 15, 2011.

Some Challenges with Data
For many of these indicators there are no perfect methods to measure data outcomes. Counties have varying reliability in their record keeping systems or resources committed to counting occurrences. Children First relies on the data that is available from various state agencies. Many of these measures are in need of improvement. However, interpreted carefully, data presented here can be very useful tools for developing a meaningful assessment of child well-being.

Data Tells Only Part of the Story
While these data provide important baseline information, they must be understood in a broader context. Remember that a data snapshot provides one way to look at how children are doing in the county. There are many other important perspectives to include and consider in piecing together an accurate composite. Some of the other sources of critical viewpoints include: human service agencies, government, schools, parents, and young people themselves.

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DATA NOTES & DEFINITIONS

Financial Stability
CHILDHOOD POVERTY Number and percent of children estimated to live in families with incomes at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level ($22,050 for a family of four). U.S. Census Bureau: Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE). “Estimates for Oregon Counties: Under age 18 in poverty, 2010.” Accessed December 13, 2011. http://www.census.gov/did/www/saipe/county.html CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS Average percent of courtordered child support payments that were actually paid (FFY 2011). Kate Richardson, Deputy Director and Policy Chief, Oregon Department of Justice: Division of Child Support, report emailed to CFFO on November 7, 2011. UNEMPLOYMENT Percent of the population who are unemployed and seeking work (2010 Annual). Oregon Employment Department. “Local Area Employment Statistics.” Accessed December 2011. http://www. qualityinfo.org/olmisj/labforce?x=1&y=1

CHILD CARE SUPPLY Estimated number of identified childcare slots available for every 100 children under age 13 (2010). Data is updated every two years. “Estimated Supply of Child Care in Oregon as of March 31, 2010.” 2010. Oregon Child Care Research Partnership. EARLY PRENATAL CARE Percent of births to mothers who received prenatal care beginning in their first trimester. “First Trimester Care by County of Residence, Oregon Resident Births, 2010 Preliminary+.” 2011. Oregon Health Authority: Center for Health Statistics. HEAD START / OREGON PREKINDERGARTEN Due to budget cuts, the estimated number and percent of eligible children served by Head Start or the Oregon Prekindergarten is no longer available at the county level. Previous years’ data was collected from the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Student & Learning Partnerships, Early Childhood Section.

Youth Development And Education
8TH GRADE MATH PROFICIENCY Percent of 8th grade students who met or exceeded state standards in math (2010-11 school year). Jon Wiens, Accountability Reporting – Education Specialist, Oregon Department of Education, report emailed to CFFO on November 16, 2011. 8TH GRADE READING PROFICIENCY Percent of 8th grade students who met or exceeded state standards in reading (2010-11 school year). Jon Wiens, Accountability Reporting – Education Specialist, Oregon Department of Education, report emailed to CFFO on November 16, 2011. HOMELESS STUDENTS Number and percent of students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence during the academic year (2010-11). A student is identified as homeless when they live in emergency shelter or share housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship, stay at motels or live in cars, parks, public places, tents, trailers or other similar settings. Oregon Department of Education. “Homeless Student Count 2011 by County and District.” Accessed December 9, 2011. http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/superintendent/release/ homeless-student-count-2011---details-by-county-anddistrict.xls JUVENILE ARRESTS Updated data on the number of juvenile arrests for person or property crimes and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 is not currently available. Previous years’ data was collected through the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Department of State Police. COHORT GRADUATION RATE The number and percentage of students who receive a regular diploma within four years (graduating 2009-10 academic year). Oregon Department of Education “Cohort Media File 2009-2010.” Accessed December 21, 2011. http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/data/schoolanddistrict/ students/docs/cohortmediafile2009-2010.xls

Early Care And Education
3RD GRADE MATH PROFICIENCY Percent of 3rd grade students who met or exceeded state standards in math (2010-11 school year). Jon Wiens, Accountability Reporting – Education Specialist, Oregon Department of Education, report emailed to CFFO on November 16, 2011. 3RD GRADE READING PROFICIENCY Percent of 3rd grade students who met or exceeded state standards in reading (2010-11 school year). Jon Wiens, Accountability Reporting – Education Specialist, Oregon Department of Education, report emailed to CFFO on November 16, 2011.

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