Story Behind the Curve
Indicated child abuse and neglect rates in Caroline County have dropped over the years from 10.1 in 1999 to 5.1 in 2008, but remain higher than the Maryland average. In FY12 the rate per 1,000 in Caroline County was just below the MD average. The Respite Program has assisted parents in coping with special needs youth in an effort to keep the youth in the home and preventing out-of-home placement.
Strategies to improve these indicators
Planned and Crisis Respite
Why Is This Important?
Building a community that supports the Indicator Safety, family life is especially important in a rural community where resources are few and limited. Only through a concerted effort to bring all sectors of the community together can we hope to create a county where children and families are safe in their homes and live in safe and supportive neighborhoods.
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