Definition: Poverty The share (percentage) of children under age 18 who live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Source: US Census Bureau, Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) Significance Analysis Children who grow up in poverty Maryland’s percentage of children living are more likely to have below the federal poverty level has nutritional needs, live in remained steady, while Caroline County’s substandard housing, experience rate continues to climb. Dorchester has crime and violence, lack basic the highest percentage of children living health care, and have unequal in poverty in the region, with a slight access to educational decline in rate noted. Kent’s rate has opportunities. remained stable. COMMUNITY Result Area: Indicator: Stable and Economically Out-of-Home Placements Independent Families Definition: Out-of-Home Placements Rate of entry per 1,000 children (ages 0-19) placed in out-of-home care by public agencies such as the Department of Social Services or the Department of Juvenile Services Source: Governor’s Office of Children Significance Analysis Children need safe and stable homes In three of the four jurisdictions, to thrive. These placements represent the out-of-home placement rate of children and families with the most entry is on a descending trend. In
Definition: Poverty The share (percentage) of children under age 18 who live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Source: US Census Bureau, Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) Significance Children who grow up in poverty are more likely to have nutritional needs, live in substandard housing, experience crime and violence, lack basic health care, and have unequal access to educational opportunities. Analysis Maryland’s percentage of children living below the federal poverty level has remained steady, while Caroline County’s rate continues to climb. Dorchester has the highest percentage of children living in poverty in the region, with a slight decline in rate noted. Kent’s rate has remained stable. COMMUNITY Result Area: Stable and Economically Independent Families Indicator: Out-of-Home Placements Definition: Out-of-Home Placements Rate of entry per 1,000 children (ages 0-19) placed in out-of-home care by public agencies such as the Department of Social Services or the Department of Juvenile Services Source: Governor’s Office of Children Significance Children need safe and stable homes to thrive. These placements represent children and families with the most Analysis In three of the four jurisdictions, the out-of-home placement rate of entry is on a descending trend. In
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