Child Welfare in California: Key Trends & Issues
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Data posted in 2011 to kidsdata.org show declining rates in California of both substantiated (verified) cases of child abuse/neglect and of first entries into foster care, both of which are important measures of child welfare.


The Issue

Key Data Findings for the State

Regional Breakdowns

Policy Implications

Research & Links

PDF Fact Sheets

• Child Abuse
• Foster Care