2006 Child Welfare Statistics

In 2006, the Department of Human Services received 60,746 calls or 'reports' of suspected child abuse or neglect. 25,606 calls were referred for investigation. Of the 25,606 calls referred for investigation, 8,017 (31.3%) were founded for abuse or neglect. The result:

• 825 new children became victims of child abuse/neglect
• 55% of those children are under the age of 6 years old
• 1,659 Lane County children were placed in foster care
• For every 1,000 children in Lane County, 11.4 are victims of child abuse/neglect

Research shows that children with a CASA:

• Have greater self-esteem
• Can control deviant behavior
• Have a positive attitude toward the future
• Value achievement
• Work well with others
• Are less likely to experience new abuse
• Receive more appropriate, services: therapy, health care, and education
• Have fewer placement changes
• Spend less time in out-of-home care
• Are more likely to be adopted rather than remain in long term foster care
• Parents of children with a CASA were offered, and also completed, more services than those assisted by the Department of Human Services alone

Not everyone can be a CASA, but everyone can help stop child abuse. Contact us today to find out how you can help.