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C o u n t y D a t a B o o k 2012
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C o u n t y D a t a B o o k 2012
Thank You to Our 2012 Change Agent Sponsors

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A C K N O WLEDG E M E NT S

CFFO Board of Directors:

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Children First for Oregon, founded in 1991, is Oregons most respected nonprofit, nonpartisan child advocacy organization, committed to improving the lives of Oregons vulnerable children and families. Our mission is to make long-term, systemic change by advocating for policies and programs that keep children healthy and safe, and strengthen families. To maintain our independence and prevent conflicts of interest, we rely solely on donations from foundations, individuals and corporations to underwrite our work.

Javier Fernandez, Chair, Bonneville Power Administration Rebecca Taylor, Vice Chair, Point B Solutions Group Christine Reynolds, Treasurer, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Tia Gray, Secretary, Morrison Child and Family Services Bob Lawrence, Communications Consultant Linda Martensen, Sign Wizards, Inc. Stacey Osborn, Banfield Pet Hospital Kristine Phillips Evertz, Knowledge Universe Julie Reed, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Jessica Ritter, Pacific University Felicia Tripp-Folsom, Portland Housing Center

Staff:
Rachel Barnett, Donor Relations Manager Lydia Bradley, Oregon Foster Youth Connection Program Manager Pamela Butler, Policy Manager: Child Welfare Martha Calhoon, Communications Coordinator Robin Christian, Executive Director Deb Healy, Foundation Relations Manager Richard Myers, Policy Manager: Strengthening Families Matt Quince, Data & Design Manager Nicole Stapp, Oregon Foster Youth Connection Program Coordinator Glynda Williams, Office Coordinator

Special thanks to the following people for their help compiling data:
Anna Cox, DHS; Children, Adults and Families Division Heidi Dupuis, ODE, School Nutrition Programs Jeremy Eaton, ODE, School Nutrition Programs Jay Grussing, OHA, Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research Judy Helvig, DHS; Children, Adults and Families Division Loretta Jenkins, OHA, School Based Health Center Program Kate Richardson, ODJ, Division of Child Support Jane Sabatino, DHS; Children, Adults and Families Division Jon Wiens, ODE, Office of Assessment and Information Services

This research was funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. We thank them for their support but acknowledge that the findings and conclusions presented in this report are those of the authors alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Foundation.

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A Letter from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 State of Oregon Data Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 County Data Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 County Data Maps & Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Data Notes & Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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A Letter from the Executive Director

As the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT grantee for the state of Oregon, Children First is charged with a considerable and weighty task: to provide the most credible, comprehensive data on the status of children in Oregon to decision makers, advocates, and citizens. For nearly two decades, we have brought you the annual County Data Bookan exhaustive compilation of the most critical indicators of childrens health, safety, and well-being for each county in our state. In an effort to provide the most useful resource for guiding policies and funding decisions, we have begun to reimagine this publication and how it can best serve our readers. While a full redesign wont be rolled out until next year, you will notice some updates in this, our 18th edition: the data tables have been reformatted to allow for easier year-over-year comparisons, as well as county-level comparisons to the state average. Being able to identify and analyze trends in this way allows us to see where we are succeeding and where to refocus our efforts. But you will also notice some gaps. Much of our data comes from state agencies. Due to budget cuts, a few categories have not been updated for several years and some indicators will no longer be tracked at the state level. While we understand decisions to prioritize basic services over data collection in tight budget years, not being able to monitor how our programs are performing is a significant blind spot in our ability as a state to make evidencebased policy decisions. Overall, this years publication points to a slow but steady economic recovery. However, the data also shows us that our children are still at risk: child poverty is up and child abuse is on the rise. As we emerge from the worst recession in a generation, it will be important to use this information to prioritize funding for state programs that will help those families hit hardest by the economic downturn transition to stability and financial security. On behalf of Children First for Oregons Board of Directors and staff, I would like to thank the Annie E. Casey Foundation, our presenting sponsor, CareOregon, and all of our 2012 sponsors for underwriting this publication and supporting our work. I also want to thank you for your commitment to the children in our state. I hope you find the 2012 County Data Book useful in your work to improve the well-being of Oregons children and families. When we all come together to speak up for kids, we can make Oregon a place where all children are healthy and safe, and families have the support they need to thrive. Sincerely,

Robin Christian Executive Director Children First for Oregon

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County Indicators Key

2011 Number
Number of incidents for the most recent year of data.

2011 Rate
County rate for the most recent year of data.

2010 Rate
County rate for 2010 data.

2009 Rate
County rate for 2009 data.

Current Rate Compared to Oregon

Comparison of most recent county rate with the Oregon rate for same year.

Data not available; difference is insignificant.

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ST A T U S O F O RE G O NS C H I L DR EN 2012

CHILD HEALTH

POPULATION TOTAL Children ages 0-17 3,857,625 866,397

9.0% of students have a School-Based Health Center in their school. 2,769 newborns were low birthweight.
CHILD WELFARE

74,342 reports of child abuse/neglect were made in this area in 2011. 43.5% of these reports were assessed. 23.2% of assessed reports in Oregon were founded. 12,994 children in Oregon have been in foster care at least once in the past year. % of founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm referrals were related to domestic violence and % were related to substance abuse. % of children experiencing their first out-of-home placement were living with relatives. 431 youth aged out of foster care.
FAMILY FINANCES & STABILITY

Healthy Kids
Increase in number of children enrolled in the Healthy Kids program from September 2010 to September 2011: 12.3%
400,000 360,000 320,000 280,000 240,000 200,000 160,000 120,000 80,000 40,000 0

371,501 330,906

$63,100 is the median family income. 4.37 per 1,000 people filed for personal bankruptcy in 2011, a 14% decrease since 2010. 52% of public school children were eligible to receive free/reduced-price lunches during the school year. On average, 204,898 children ate free/reduced-price lunches on a given day, while 1,345,805 lunches were served to children during the summer.
ST ATE IN D IC A TO R S Health
Immunizations Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births) Obesity Teen Pregnancy (per 1,000 girls ages 15-17) Uninsured Children
2011 Number 2011 Rate 2010 Rate 2009 Rate Current Rate Compared to Oregon

Sept. 2010 Sept. 2011 Total Enrollment Total Enrollment

Victims by Age
Founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm victims grouped by age (2011). Number of Founded Victims: 11,599 5 years and younger 6 to 12 years 13+ years

210 1,243 77,818 11,599 197,346 26,750 29,343 10,248 28,027 29,089 5,782 21,382 32,587

76.8 4.7 17.1 9.9 13.4 23.4 59.7 9.5 63.9 70.1 64.7 65.2 67.6 3.2 3.8 67.6

76.8 2.0 18.6 8.8 12.7 88.0 4.2 21.7 59.3 10.8 62.7 83.4 17.0 62.3 64.5 72.0 3.4 3.7 66.4

70.3 4.8 20.8 10.6 12.5 87.4 6.5 19.4 59.9 11.1 78.5 82.8 59.4 6.7 72 69.6 3.4 3.4 15.3

16.5% 48.3% 35.2%

Child Welfare
Abuse and Neglect Victims (per 1,000 ages 0-17) Foster Care Placement Stability Recurrence of Maltreatment

Financial Stability
Childhood Poverty (ages 0-17) Child Support Payments Unemployment

Family Supports
The chart shows the number of children helped by several key family supports in a month. Number of Low-Income Children: 382,542 Employment Related Day Care Food Stamps (SNAP) Cash Assistance (TANF)
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Early Care and Education

3rd Grade Math Proficiency 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency Child Care Supply (slots per 100 ages 0-13) Early Prenatal Care Head Start/ Oregon PreKindergarten (per 1,000)

16,405

Youth Development and Education

8th Grade Math Proficiency 8th Grade Reading Proficiency High School Dropout Homeless Students Juvenile Arrests (per 1,000 under age 18) Cohort Graduation Rate

294,125

58,910
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Child Poverty
Percentage of population between 0-17 living at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Line, which is $22,350 for a family of four
The percentage of Oregon children living in poverty rose to 23.4% in 2011 well over one in five. Children who grow up in poverty suffer higher rates of adverse health, developmental and other outcomes than nonpoor children. Helping families provide the most basic necessities for their children will mitigate the effects of childhood poverty and give children the best chance at a healthy, safe, and successful life.

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32.7 17.1 15.9 27.6 17.4 29.2 28.3 26.3 20.2 28.1 18.4 27.9 29.7 23.2 27.3 33.3 31.8 30.8 30.1 23.5 26.9 27.7 35.1 30.6 23.0 26.1 18.7 21.3 25.1 25.9 20.5 26.8 25.8 16.0 35.9 20.3

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Abuse/Neglect and Threat of Harm

Rate of confirmed cases of abuse/neglect or threat of harm per 1,000 children
In 2011, the rate of abuse/neglect or threat of harm was 13.4 per 1,000 children under age 18. When parents are struggling with addictions, domestic violence or other stressors associated with poverty, the basic needs of children, including nutrition, supervision, and nurturing, may go unmet. Data shows that as the number of kids experiencing poverty has risen, so have the rates of child abuse, neglect, or threat of harm.

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24.1 9.2 9.0 10.6 17.6 24.3 13.1 17.9 8.4 18.5 60.0 11.4 12.3 7.4 14.7 17.2 23.5 25.4 25.4 15.4 22.0 19.8 19.4 13.0 16.5 14.6 11.0 18.0 9.3 22.5 14.9 11.2 9.4 53.0 9.1

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Healthy Kids
Percentage of population between 0-17 that are enrolled in Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids, Oregons health coverage program for uninsured Oregon kids and teens, has helped cover 90,000 children since its inception in 2009. The Oregon Health Authority estimates that the percentage of children without insurance has been cut in half in that time.

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48.5 28.5 28.5 44.0 35.9 53.3 48.4 47.5 43.2 51.5 31.1 41.3 43.4 48.2 51.0 59.5 58.2 52.4 45.5 45.2 57.3 47.9 59.1 53.3 48.8 45.3 39.1 37.4 44.2 46.6 44.5 41.8 48.7 31.1 47.0 42.1

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Cost of Child Care

Average monthly cost for a single child 0-5 in a child care center
Too many Oregon families struggle to afford the child care necessary for them to be able to work. The cost of child care can easily exceed an adults earnings, making it difficult for parents to afford to work. Without an affordable or safe place to leave their child, many parents are faced with having to quit their jobs in order to care for their children themselves. Child care assistance not only ensures that children are in consistent and safe arrangements, but it is a basic support to help families maintain employment and achieve financial stability.

Baker Benton Clackamas Clatsop Columbia Coos Crook Curry Deschutes Douglas Gilliam Grant Harney Hood River Jackson Jefferson Josephine Klamath Lake Lane Lincoln Linn Malheur Marion Morrow Multnomah Polk Sherman Tillamook Umatilla Union Wallowa Wasco Washington Wheeler Yamhill

$545 $940 $940 $645 $940 $645 $545 $645 $940 $645 $545 $545 $545 $940 $645 $545 $545 $545 $545 $940 $645 $645 $545 $645 $545 $940 $645 $545 $645 $545 $545 $545 $645 $940 $545 $645

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State of Oregon
STATuS oF oREGoNS CHILDREN 2012 PoPuLATIoN ToTAL Children ages 0-17 3,857,625 866,397

CHILD HEALTH

9.1% of students have a School-Based Health Center in their school. 2,769 newborns were low birthweight.
CHILD WELFARE

Healthy Kids

Side Bar Data & Graphs

Increase in number of children enrolled in the Healthy Kids program from September 2010 to September 2011: 12.3%
400,000 360,000 320,000 280,000 240,000 200,000 160,000 120,000 80,000 40,000 0

371,501 330,906

74,342 reports of child abuse/neglect were made in this area in 2011. 43.5% of these reports were assessed. 23.2% of assessed reports in Oregon were founded. 12,994 children in the county have been in foster care at least once in the past year. % of founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm referrals were related to domestic violence and % were related to substance abuse. % of children experiencing their first out-of-home placement were living with relatives. 431 youth aged out of foster care.
FAMILY FINANCES & STABILITY

Narrative Top Section Data County Indicators

Sept. 2010 Sept. 2011 Total Enrollment Total Enrollment

$63,100 is the median family income, which is 0% lower than the state median. 4.37 per 1,000 people filed for personal bankruptcy in 2011, a 14% decrease since 2010. 52% of public school children were eligible to receive free/reduced price lunches during the school year. On average, 204,898 children ate free/reduced price lunches on a given day, while 1,345,805 lunches were served to children during the summer.
CouNTY INDICAToRS Health
immunizations Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births) Obesity Teen Pregnancy (per 1,000 girls ages 15-17) Uninsured Children
2011 Number 2011 Rate 2010 Rate 2009 Rate Current Rate Compared to Oregon

Victims by Age
Founded abuse/neglect/threat of harm victims grouped by age (2011). Number of Founded Victims: 11,599 5 years and younger 6 to 12 years 13+ years

210 1,243 77,818 11,599 197,346 26,750 29,343 10,248 28,027 29,089 5,782 21,382 32,587

76.8 4.7 17.1 9.9 13.4 23.4 59.7 9.5 63.9 70.1 64.7 65.2 67.6 3.2 3.8 67.6

76.8 2.0 18.6 8.8 12.7 88 4.2 21.7 59.3 10.8 62.7 83.4 17 62.3 64.5 72 3.4 3.7 66.4

70.3 4.8 20.8 10.6 12.5 87.4 6.5 19.4 59.9 11.1 78.5 82.8 59.4 6.7 72 69.6 3.4 3.4 15.3

16.5% 48.3% 35.2%

Child Welfare
Abuse and Neglect Victims (per 1,000 ages 0-17) Foster Care Placement Stability Recurrence of Maltreatment

Financial Stability

Family Supports
The chart shows the number of children helped by several key family supports in a month. Number of Low-Income Children: 847,838 Employment Related Day Care Food Stamps (SNAP) Cash Assistance (TANF)
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Early Care and Education

3rd Grade Math Proficiency 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency Child Care Supply (slots per 100 ages 0-13) Early Prenatal Care Head Start/ Oregon PreKindergarten (per 1,000)

County Indicators Table

16,405

294,125

Youth Development and Education

8th Grade Math Proficiency 8th Grade Reading Proficiency High School Dropout

58,910
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Homeless Students Juvenile Arrests (per 1,000 under age 18) Cohort Graduation Rate

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Side Bar Data & Graphs

Beware of Small Numbers
Counties vary significantly in population, size, and geography and this variance should be considered when interpreting the differences among counties. Be aware that small counties may have a small number of events (e.g., child deaths, suicide attempts) that can cause rates to vary considerably from year to year; such variations may not reflect significant changes in the indicators. Rates based on less than five events are considered unstable.

Population
Estimated 2011 population of Oregon and its counties by age.
2011 Annual Population Report, Portland State University, Population Research Center, 2012, http://www.pdx.edu/prc/sites/www.pdx.edu. prc/files/2011_FINAL%20Population%20Report%20_tables_web.xls

Healthy Kids
Number of children enrolled in Oregons Healthy Kids program, September 2011 compared to September 2010. Income eligibility is up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level for free or reduced price coverage. Jay Grussing, research analyst, Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research, September Healthy Kids report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, December 2011.

What Is Being Measured

Several types of data information are available for each indicator, and it is important to distinguish among them. The number, rate, and the county rate compared to Oregon are all very different measures. A relevant column heading explains the information presented in the county indicator box. To get a better understanding of how the indicators themselves are defined, refer to the data definitions in this section.

Victims by Age Some Challenges with Data

For many of these indicators there are no perfect methods to measure data outcomes. Counties have varying reliability in their record keeping systems or resources committed to counting occurrences. Children First relies on the data that is available from various state agencies. Many of these measures are in need of improvement. However, interpreted carefully, data presented here can be very useful tools for developing a meaningful assessment of child well-being.

Percentage of confirmed victims of abuse/neglect/threat of harm by age. In previous editions of the County Data Book, threat of harm was parsed from abuse and neglect. In an effort to conform to standard reporting practices, Children First for Oregon has combined them in this publication. Anna Cox, research analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

Data Tells Only Part of the Story

While these data provide important baseline information, they must be understood in a broader context. Remember that a data snapshot provides one way to look at how children are doing in the county. There are many other important perspectives to include and consider in piecing together an accurate composite. Some of the other sources of critical viewpoints include: human service agencies, government, schools, parents, and young people themselves.

Family Supports
Number of low-income children is the number of related children ages 017 who live in households with incomes under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Age by Ratio of Income to Poverty Level in the Past 12 Months, 2011 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates, American Fact Finder (Table C17024), 2012.

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) data reflect the number of children served in October 2012. Income eligibility levels for the programs are as follows: cash assistance (or TANF) is approximately 45% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Employment Related Day Care is 185% FPL. Oregon Department of Human Services Self Sufficiency Programs: Branch and District Data, October 2012, Department of Human Services, 2012. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data reflects the monthly average of children served JanuaryDecember 2012. Income eligibility for food stamps (or SNAP) is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level for most applicants. Jane Sabatino, research analyst, Department of Human Services: Children and Adults and Families Performance and Reporting, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

Assessed Reports
Percentage of suspected child abuse/neglect and/or threat of harm reports that were referred for investigation in FFY 2011, regardless of the outcome of assessment. In previous editions of the County Data Book, threat of harm was parsed from abuse and neglect. In an effort to conform to standard reporting practices, Children First for Oregon has combined them in this publication. Anna Cox and Judy Helvig, research analysts, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

Founded Reports
Percentage of child abuse/neglect and/or threat of harm reports received by the Department of Human Services in FFY 2011 that were assessed and then founded. In previous editions of the County Data Book, threat of harm was parsed from abuse and neglect. In an effort to conform to standard reporting practices, Children First for Oregon has combined them in this publication. Anna Cox and Judy Helvig, research analysts, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

Narrative Top Section Data

Child Health School-Based Health Care Access
Percentage of children who had a certified school-based health center in their school during the 201112 school year. Children First for Oregon provided analysis of School Enrollment Summaries compared to certified health centers. October 1 Enrollment Summary 20112012, Oregon Department of Education, Loretta Jenkins, School Based Health Center Program, Oregon Health Authority: Public Health Division, report e-mailed to Children First, February 2013.

Foster Care
Substitute care involves temporary, out-of-home placement for children found by a court to be in need of protection or removal from their home. Substitute care includes foster family care or placement with non-custodial relatives, emergency shelter, grouphome care, therapeutic foster care, respite care, and residential treatment care. Number of Children Experiencing at Least One Day in Foster Care (All Types), By County and Age, 2011 Child Welfare Data Book, Department of Human Services: Office of Business Intelligence, 2012.

Family Stressors Low Birthweight

Number of infants born weighing less than 2,500 grams. Low Birthweight Infants by County of Residence, Oregon Births, 2011, Oregon Vital Statistics Annual Report 2011, Volume 1, Table 2-32, Oregon Health Authority: Oregon Public Health Division, 2012. Percentage of confirmed abuse/neglect/threat of harm victims in FFY 2010 where the family stressor that led to the abuse was domestic violence or substance abuse. Many stress factors are co-occurring. Other examples of stress factors are financial stress, heavy childcare, inadequate housing, caregiver history of abuse or parental involvement with law enforcement. In previous editions of the County Data Book, threat of harm was parsed from abuse and neglect. In an effort to conform to standard reporting practices, Children First for Oregon has combined them in this publication. Because the Department of Human Services is in the process of transitioning to a new data reporting system, current numbers for this indicator were not available at press time. Please check online for updates later in the year. Anna Cox, research analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, September 2011.

Child Welfare Reports of Abuse/Neglect/Threat of Harm

The number of calls about suspected abuse, neglect or threat of harm received by DHS in FFY 2011. Total includes calls closed at screening and those referred for investigation. In previous editions of the County Data Book, threat of harm was parsed from abuse and neglect. In an effort to conform to standard reporting practices, Children First for Oregon has combined them in this publication. Anna Cox and Judy Helvig, research analysts, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

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Relative Placement
Percentage of foster children who were living with a relative on first episode/first placement (JulyDec 2010). Because the Department of Human Services is in the process of transitioning to a new data reporting system, current numbers for this indicator were not available at press time. Dashboard Report District and Statewide January 2012, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, 2012.

County Indicators Key

2011 Number
Number of incidents for the most recent year of data.

2011 Rate
County rate for the most recent year of data.

Youth Aging Out

Number of youth who exited the foster care system in 2011 at age 18 or older, as independents. Anna Cox and Judy Helvig, research analysts, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

2010 Rate
County rate for 2010 data.

2009 Rate
County rate for 2009 data.

Current Rate Compared to Oregon Family Finances and Stability Median Family Income
Estimated median family income in 2012. Notice PDR-2011-01, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Appendix: eFannieMae, 2011-12 Area Median Income Search, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, accessed august 2012, http://documents.efanniemae.com/sf/ refmaterials/hudmedinc/
Comparison of most recent county rate with the Oregon rate for same year.

Data not available; difference is insignificant.

County Indicators Table

Health Immunizations
Percentage of two-year-olds who were up to date on their 4:3:1:3 immunization series in 2011. Oregon Immunization Surveillance and Evaluation, Oregon Health Authority, Office of Public Health, accessed March 2013, http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/ VaccinesImmunization/Pages/research.aspx

Personal Bankruptcy
2012 Rate per 1,000 (total population) of personal bankruptcy filings. Includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Personal Bankruptcy Filing Rate (per 1,000 population) Oregon, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), accessed January 2013. http://www2.fdic.gov/recon/ovrpt. asp?CPT_CODE=NBR&ST_CODE=41&RPT_TYPE=Tables

School Meals
Percentage of children eligible to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 201112 school year. Income eligibility levels are 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for free and 185% FPL for reduced-price.Average number of children served a free or reduced-price lunch on a school day during the 201112 school year. Heidi Dupuis, manager of school nutrition programs, and Jeremy Eaton, Oregon Department of Education, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

Infant Mortality
Number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births. Deaths by County of Residence, by Age, Oregon Health Authority: Health Statistics Unit, 2011. Oregon Resident Births by County and Zip Code, 20102011, Oregon Health Authority: Health Statistics Unit, 2011.

Summer Lunch
Total number of children served lunch during the summer at a federally funded Summer Food Service Program or at National School Lunch Program seamless waiver sites in 2012. Heidi Dupuis, manager of school nutrition programs, and Jeremy Eaton, Oregon Department of Education, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

Obesity
Due to budget cuts, data on the percentage of 11th grade students who are overweight and at-risk for being overweight is no longer available at the county level. Previous years data was from the Oregon Healthy Teens Survey.

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Teen Pregnancy
Sum of resident live births and induced abortions among females ages 1517 and rate per 1,000 females ages 1517 in 2011. Teen Pregnancy counts and rates, 19902011, by County of Residence, for Teens 1517, Oregon Health Authority: Health Statistics Unit, 2012.

Recurrence of Maltreatment
Percentage of known victims of abuse/neglect with a second victimization within six months of a prior victimization (FFY 2010). Definition of reabuse rate corresponds to federal guidelines. Because the Department of Human Services is in the process of transitioning to a new data collection system, current numbers for this indicator were not available at press time. Please check back for updates next year. Anna Cox, research analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, September 2011.

Uninsured Children
Percentage of children ages 018 estimated to be without health insurance. Data for Oregon and the following counties is from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey: Benton, Clackamas, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Umatilla, Washington, and Yamhill. Health Insurance Coverage Status by Age by Sex, 2011 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, American Fact Finder (Table C27001), 2012. Due to small populations, data for the other counties is combined into regions: (1) Union, Wallowa & Baker; (2) Crook, Gilliam, Grant, Hood River, Jefferson, Morrow, Sherman, Wasco & Wheeler; (3) Harney, Lake & Malheur; (5) Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln & Tillamook; (8) Coos and Curry. Jay Grussing, research analyst, Oregon Health Authority: Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, February 2013.

Financial Stability Childhood Poverty

Number and percentage of children estimated to live in families with incomes at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level ($22,350 for a family of four in 2011). Estimates for Oregon Counties: Under age 18 in poverty, 2011, U.S. Census Bureau: Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), accessed January 2013, http://www.census. gov/did/www/saipe/data/statecounty/data/2011.htm

Child Support Payments Child Welfare Abuse and Neglect Victims

Number of confirmed child victims of abuse or neglect and rate per 1,000 children under age 18 during FFY 2011. In previous editions of the County Data Book, threat of harm was parsed from abuse and neglect. In an effort to conform to standard reporting practices, Children First for Oregon has combined them in this publication. 2011 Child Welfare Data Book, Department of Human Services: Office of Business Intelligence, 2012. Average FFY 2011 percentage of court-ordered child support payments that were actually paid. Kate Richardson, deputy director and policy chief, Oregon Department of Justice: Division of Child Support, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, November 2011.

Unemployment
Percentage of the population who are unemployed and seeking work (2011 Annual). Oregon Employment Department. Local Area Employment Statistics, accessed January 2013, http://www.qualityinfo.org/ olmisj/labforce?x=1&y=1

Foster Care Placement Stability

Average FFY 2010 percentage of children in foster care with two or fewer placement settings, of those children who have been in foster care less than 12 months from the time of the latest removal. Definition of placement stability corresponds to federal guidelines. Because the Department of Human Services is in the process of transitioning to a new data collection system, current numbers for this indicator were not available at press time. Please check back for updates next year. Anna Cox, research analyst, Department of Human Services: Children, Adults and Families Division, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, September 2011.

Early Care and Education 3rd Grade Math Proficiency

Percentage of 3rd grade students who met or exceeded state standards in math during the 201112 school year. Jon Wiens, education specialist data analysis, Oregon Department of Education: Office of Assessment and Information Services, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

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3rd Grade Reading Proficiency

Percentage of 3rd grade students who met or exceeded state standards in reading during the 201112 school year. Jon Wiens, education specialist data analysis, Oregon Department of Education: Office of Assessment and Information Services, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

High School Dropout Rate

The number and rate of students who dropped out during a given academic year (20102011). A dropout is a student who withdrew from school and did not graduate or transfer to another school that leads to graduation. Dropouts do not include students who: are deceased; are being home-schooled; are enrolled in an alternative school or hospital education program; are enrolled in a juvenile detention facility; are enrolled in a foreign exchange program; are temporarily absent because of suspension, a family emergency, or severe health problems that prevent attendance at school; received a GED certificate or an adult high school diploma from a community college. Dropout Data 20102011, Oregon Department of Education, accessed January 2013, http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/ page/?id=1

Child Care Supply

Estimated number of identified child care slots available for every 100 children under age 13 in 2010. Data is updated every two years. Estimated Supply of Child Care in Oregon as of March 31, 2010, Oregon Child Care Research Partnership, 2010.

Early Prenatal Care

Percentage of births to mothers who received prenatal care beginning in their first trimester. First Trimester Care by County of Residence, Oregon Resident Births, 2011 Preliminary+, Oregon Health Authority: Center for Health Statistics, 2012.

Homeless Students
Number and percentage of students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence during the academic year (20112012). A student is identified as homeless when they live in emergency shelter or share housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship, stay at motels or live in cars, parks, public places, tents, trailers or other similar settings. Homeless Student Count 2012 by County and District, Oregon Department of Education, accessed January 2013, http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/superintendent/release/ homeless-district-count-11-12.xls Homeless Student Enrollment and Percentages by District, Oregon Department of Education, accessed January 2013, http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/superintendent/release/ enrollment-percentages-of-homeless-by-district-11-12.xlsx

Head Start / Oregon Pre-Kindergarten

Due to budget cuts, the estimated number and percentage of eligible children served by Head Start or the Oregon PreKindergarten is no longer available at the county level. Previous years data was collected from the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Student & Learning Partnerships, Early Childhood Section.

Juvenile Arrests Youth Development and Education 8th Grade Math Proficiency
Percentage of 8th grade students who met or exceeded state standards in math during the 201112 school year. Jon Wiens, education specialist data analysis, Oregon Department of Education: Office of Assessment and Information Services, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013. Updated data on the number of juvenile arrests for person or property crimes and rate per 1,000 children ages 017 is not currently available. Previous years data was collected through the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Department of State Police.

Cohort Graduation Rate

The number and percentage of students who receive a regular diploma within four years (graduating 20102011 academic year). Cohort Media File 20102011, Oregon Department of Education, accessed January 2013, http://www.ode.state.or.us/ search/page/?id=2644

8th Grade Reading Proficiency

Percentage of 8th grade students who met or exceeded state standards in reading during the 201112 school year. Jon Wiens, education specialist data analysis, Oregon Department of Education: Office of Assessment and Information Services, report e-mailed to Children First for Oregon, January 2013.

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