Additionally, it should be noted the state has a larger percentage of individuals being identified by or more that were previously identified only by a “two races” “primary race.” Table 25 Race/ # of children # of resource homes # of children in % of children in Ethnicity with one or more FP foster home foster home with with one of one or more FP of more FP of same race/ same race/ ethnicity ethnicity American Indian or 0 0 0 0 Alaskan Native Asian 2 2 2 100 Black or African 585 383 471 80.51 American Hispanic 339 199 236 69.62 Native Hawaiian or 8 3 8 100 Other Pacific Islander Two or More 535 2010 534 99.81 Races White or 4122 2181 2167 52.57 Caucasian Item 35 is assessed as a strength. Although improvements can always be made, the state has a well-established plan for diligent recruitment. Furthermore, staff at all levels are aware of the recruitment challenges and recognize where to focus time and resources.
Additionally, it should be noted the state has a larger percentage of individuals being identified by “two or more races” that were previously identified only by a “primary race.” Table 25 Race/ Ethnicity # of children # of resource homes with one or more FP # of children in foster home with one of more FP of same race/ ethnicity % of children in foster home with one or more FP of same race/ ethnicity American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 0 0 0 Asian 2 2 2 100 Black or African American 585 383 471 80.51 Hispanic 339 199 236 69.62 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 8 3 8 100 Two or More Races 535 2010 534 99.81 White or Caucasian 4122 2181 2167 52.57 Item 35 is assessed as a strength. Although improvements can always be made, the state has a well-established plan for diligent recruitment. Furthermore, staff at all levels are aware of the recruitment challenges and recognize where to focus time and resources.