Table 1.
Characteristics of children eligible for Early Intervention services at 9 months, by race
| Population estimate based on 2001 birth cohort, weighted n | Total (n=1000) | Black (n=300) | White (n=700) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227831 Weighted % | 40312 Weighted % | 187519 Weighted % | |
| Child Characteristics | |||
| Child Male | 52 | 57 | 50 |
| Firstborn Child * | 30 | 18 | 33 |
| Maternal Characteristics | |||
| Maternal Age at Birth * | |||
| <20 years | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 20–29 years | 45 | 58 | 43 |
| 30–39 years | 45 | 30 | 49 |
| 40+ years | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Mother Born in USA | 93 | 89 | 94 |
| Maternal Education * | |||
| <High School | 13 | 31 | 9 |
| >=High School Degree | 30 | 32 | 29 |
| >=Some College | 57 | 37 | 62 |
| Mother Employed | 48 | 54 | 47 |
| Family Characteristics | |||
| Urban Residence * | 84 | 93 | 82 |
| Insurance Type * | |||
| None or Public | 31 | 65 | 23 |
| Private | 69 | 35 | 77 |
| Household Income < 100% Federal Poverty Limit * | 20 | 53 | 12 |
| Household SES * | |||
| Lowest quintile | 13 | 35 | 8 |
| Middle three quintiles | 57 | 59 | 57 |
| Highest quintile | 30 | 5 | 36 |
| Number in household (mean, +/−SD) | 4.37 (0.07) | 4.67 (0.10) | 4.30 (0.08) |
Unweighted N’s, weighted percentages. Percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding.
*
Differences between racial groups significant at p<.05