Table 1. CPS and Foster Care Outcome Variables for 2004, 2010, and 2016.
| Variable | Mean (SD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Reports per 100 000 populationa | 3907.51 (1681.40) | 4179.12 (1973.35) | 4870.47 (2304.52) |
| Children with substantiated reports per 100 000 populationa | 1024.34 (551.61) | 906.91 (507.51) | 968.37 (504.83) |
| Children with substantiated reports for neglect per 100 000 populationb | 647.93 (429.27) | 637.82 (430.38) | 696.45 (479.24) |
| Total foster care | |||
| NCANDS per 100 000 populationc | 281.75 (141.80) | 292.73 (160.20) | 335.20 (219.09) |
| Children with substantiated reports in NCANDS per 100 000 populationc | 212.13 (115.22) | 203.87 (110.67) | 236.55 (146.03) |
| Children with substantiated reports for neglect in NCANDS per 100 000 populationc | 160.59 (94.35) | 166.10 (99.01) | 197.02 (142.34) |
| AFCARS per 100 000 population | 475.46 (190.06) | 411.29 (164.72) | 447.42 (204.98) |
| Children with substantiated reports for neglect foster in AFCARS per 100 000 population | 225.04 (110.98) | 216.05 (112.95) | 263.76 (140.40) |
Abbreviations: AFCARS, Adoption and Foster Care Reporting and Analysis System; CPS, Child Protective Services; NCANDS, National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System.
a
Missing Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, North Dakota, Oregon, Wisconsin in 2004; Oregon in 2010.
b
Missing Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, North Dakota, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania in 2004; Oregon and Pennsylvania in 2010; Pennsylvania in 2016.
c
Missing Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in 2004; Georgia, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania in 2010; North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania in 2016.