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Child Placement Characteristics.
| Placement Variable | n | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age at first placement | ||
| Birth–3 months | 28 | 53.8 |
| 3–6 months | 9 | 17.3 |
| 6–12 months | 5 | 9.6 |
| 12–18 months | 6 | 11.5 |
| 18–30 months | 4 | 7.7 |
| Total number of placements | ||
| 1 | 33 | 63.5 |
| 2 | 16 | 31.1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1.9 |
| Birth mom in foster care | 2 | 3.8 |
| Placement type at age 3 | ||
| Adopted | 25 | 48.1 |
| Living with birth parent | 9 | 17.3 |
| Nonrelative foster care | 10 | 19.2 |
| Relative caregiver | 8 | 15.4 |
