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County Ethnicity Gender Age Count 2 African-American 1 Male 13 years 1 17 years 1 Harris 4 Caucasian 8 Females 6 months 1 4 African-American 1 Male 5 years 1 1 Asian 11-12 years 3 13-14 years 2 15-16 years 2 Overall 16 (70%) Caucasian, 6 (26%) African-American, and 1 (4%) Asian children are represented in the sample. The sample is comprised of 15 (65%) females and 8 (35%) males. The youngest child is 6 months old. The oldest is 17 years old. Overall, the average age is 9 years. Methodology An in-depth review and analysis was conducted on twenty-three (23) foster children and seventeen (17) resource families. Data collection began with a review of foster children’s records. The DFCS Evaluation and Reporting Section, identified the sample foster care children as having been in care for less than twelve (12) months from the time of the latest removal and having more than two placement moves during the reporting period. The researcher identified resource families by reading case records of the sample foster children. Data was collected by reviewing resource family records and by using interviews. A phone interview was conducted with seven (7) resource parents; two (2) families from each of the three (3) counties were interviewed. In one family, both the mother and father were interviewed resulting in the interview of seven (7) individuals. Additionally, data was collected on both foster children and resource families, through face-to-face interviews with case managers, program directors, social services administrators, social service supervisors, and county directors. Consultations were held with state office experts in the areas of therapeutic foster care, level of care, resource families, foster home assessment, and kinship care. Relevant literature about placement stability was used to structure the study as well as support the findings. Summary of Findings on Children Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement Georgia Department of Human Resources November, 2004 Quarter 8 - Work Plan C Page 16
The researcher first analyzed characteristics displayed by children who encountered disruptions in each county separately. Then an overall analysis, which included characteristics common to children in all three (3) counties, was completed. The characteristics shared by children encountering disruptions in all three (3) counties are: • Emotional/psychological problems related to abandonment, rejection, and separation. • Behavior problems in general, as well as while attending school. • Involvement in delinquent activities. • Physically or sexually abused. • Enrolled in Special Education classes. • Exhibited emotional and psychological disorders. • One or both biological parents abused drugs/alcohol. • One or both biological parents incarcerated or involved in criminal behavior. A list of the characteristics of children that may lead to disruption is displayed in Table 2. Percentages are shown for each county and are also combined. In addition to the characteristics shown in Table 2, forty-five percent (45%) of children in Bartow County suffered from neglect. In addition to the characteristics shown in Table 2, sixty-seven percent (67%) of children in Fulton County ran away during placement. In addition to the characteristics shown in Table 2, other characteristics displayed by Harris County children were (a) forty-four percent (44%) of the children were in situations where domestic violence occurred; (b) fifty-six percent (56%) were categorized as developmentally delayed, working below grade level, mentally retarded, or with low intellectual functioning; and (c) twenty-two percent (22%) exhibited sexual acting out. Table 2 Characteristics of children that might lead to disruptions Characteristic Percent Percent Percent Percent Bartow Fulton Harris Combined Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement Georgia Department of Human Resources November, 2004 Quarter 8 - Work Plan C Page 17
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