Families are Safe and Economically Stable (Dorchester) (Formerly Stability)

Story Behind the Curve

Strategies to improve these indicators

Why Is This Important?

A Community that supports safety and family life is important in a small rural community like Dorchester County that has very limited resources. it is important to bring all sectors of the community together to create a community where children and families feel safe in their home and are able to live in safe and supportive neighborhoods.

Measures

DOCO

Homelessness: % of Public School Children Homeless on September 30 of School Year

2015

2.59%

144%

DOCO

Child Poverty: % of Children Under 18 Living in Poverty

2017

26.9%

22%

DOCO

Hunger: % of public school students eligible for free or reduced-price meals

2016

66.3%

38%

DOCO

Out-of-Home Placements: Rate of New Placement Settings per 1,000 Children Ages 0-18

2018

9.7

-44%

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