Finding Permanent Homes for Adoptable Children - Pepperdine ...
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The Race and Ethnicity of <strong>Children</strong> Entering Foster Care in FY 2000<br />
Race and Ethnicity Percent of Total Number<br />
Non-Hispanic 3% 7,906<br />
Asian, Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic 2% 4,550<br />
Black Non-Hispanic 29% 83,283<br />
Hispanic 15% 42,480<br />
White Non-Hispanic 47% 135,566<br />
Unable to determine 4% 12,049<br />
Two or more races Non-Hispanic 2% 5,166<br />
The Ages of <strong>Children</strong> Exiting Foster Care in FY 2000<br />
Age Percent of Total Number<br />
Under 1 year 4% 11,136<br />
1 thru 5 years 26% 71,223<br />
6 thru 10 years 23% 63,953<br />
11 thru 15 years 24% 66,806<br />
16 thru 18 years 21% 56,617<br />
19 plus years 2% 5,265<br />
Mean age: 10.2 years<br />
Median age: 10.2 years<br />
Total Number of <strong>Children</strong> Exiting Foster Care in FY 2000: 275,000<br />
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