Table 1. Descriptive Statistics for Study Variables by Zip Code (n = 288).
| Mean | Standard Deviation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dependent Variables | ||
| Foster Care Entries per 1,000 Children | 2.76 | 5.00 |
| CPS Referrals per 1,000 Children | 41.87 | 30.08 |
| Sociodemographics | ||
| % Income < $25,000 | 23.06 | 15.63 |
| Median Age | 34.04 | 8.45 |
| Average Household Size | 2.97 | 0.90 |
| % Male to Female Ratio | 0.99 | 0.17 |
| % Black | 8.79 | 13.73 |
| % Asian | 13.12 | 12.78 |
| % Hispanic (of any race) | 40.05 | 25.94 |
| Density of Services (per area) | ||
| All Child Welfare-Related | 6.91 | 16.13 |
| Substance Abuse | 0.67 | 1.84 |
| Adoption | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| Mental Health | 2.23 | 5.09 |
| Housing and Related Services | 1.75 | 5.62 |
| Pregnant/Parenting Teens | 0.88 | 2.27 |
| Special Needs | 0.67 | 1.81 |
| Youth Independent Living | 0.44 | 1.06 |
| Domestic Violence | 0.19 | 0.87 |