Disproportionality in Child Welfare

Sources: DCYF. (August 2023). CPS victims by CAN type [January 2016-December 2021]. infoFamlink; Census Bureau. (2014-2022). American community survey public use microdata samples (ACS PUMS) 1-year estimates [2014-2022]. https://data.census.gov. 
WSRDAC/M: Yes; AI/AN, Multiracial included with AI/AN; Black/African American, Multiracial included with Black/African American; Multiracial, Other included with Asian/PI. Unknown race/ethnicity has been excluded from the denominator and is not reported.
Notes: Numerator is proportion of intakes (screened out or screened in) for each racial/ethnic group in calendar year entry cohort. Denominator is proportion of each racial/ethnic group in Washington State population of children under 18 living in households making 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit or less.

Sources: DCYF. (August 2023). CPS victims by CAN type [January 2016-December 2021]. infoFamlink; Census Bureau. (2014-2022). American community survey public use microdata samples (ACS PUMS) 1-year estimates [2014-2022]. https://data.census.gov.
WSRDAC/M: Yes; AI/AN, Multiracial included with AI/AN; Black/African American, Multiracial included with Black/African American; Multiracial, Other included with Asian/PI. Unknown race/ethnicity has been excluded from the denominator and is not reported.
Notes: Numerator is proportion of screened-in intakes for each racial/ethnic group in calendar year entry cohort. Denominator is proportion of each racial/ethnic group in Washington State population of children under 18 living in households making 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit or less.

Sources: DCYF. (August 2023). CPS victims by CAN type [January 2016-December 2021]. infoFamlink;
DCYF. (August 2023). Out of home care exits and entries [December 2015-December 2022]. infoFamlink;
Census Bureau. (2014-2022). American community survey public use microdata samples (ACS PUMS) 1-year estimates [2014-2022]. https://data.census.gov.
WSRDAC/M: Yes; AI/AN, Multiracial included with AI/AN; Black/African American, Multiracial included with Black/African American; Multiracial, Other included with Asian/PI. Unknown race/ethnicity has been excluded from the denominator and is not reported.
Notes: Numerator is proportion of each racial/ethnic group in calendar year entry cohort who are removed and placed within 12 months of intake. Placements occuring up to five days prior to intake are included, to account for emergency removals that occur before intake. Denominator is proportion of each racial/ethnic group in Washington State population of children under 18 living in households making 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit or less.