CPS Response Rates

One of DCYF's resilience goals is that parents and caregivers are supported to meet the needs of children and youth. From a prevention standpoint, if parents are supported in meeting the needs of their children and youth, they will experience improved outcomes in safety and well-being. As an indicator for this outcome, DCYF is monitoring the rate at which children require a response from CPS.

Children and Youth (Age 0-17) Requiring a CPS Response, per 1,000, 2010-2022

 

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Children and Youth (Age 0-17) Requiring a CPS Response, per 1,000, 2010-2022

Source: Starks, A., Sharkova, I., Leibenguth, S., & Huber, A. (2023). Community outcome & risk evaluation: Risk and protection profile for substance abuse prevention in Washington State. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Research and Data Analysis. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/rda/riskprofiles/research-4.47-state.pdf
Notes: Children are counted more than once if they are reported as a victim and screened-in for CPS response more than once during the year.