Children, ages 10-14 years old and experiencing IGP receive behavioral health services
Current Value
60%
Definition
Why Is This Important?
Children growing up in poverty are more likely to be exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), toxic stress and trauma. In fact, 24 percent of the children experiencing intergenerational poverty have been victims of a substantiated case of abuse or neglect. As a result of this exposure, children growing up in poverty are at greater risk of having behavioral and emotional problems including anxiety, unhappiness and aggression. (Child Trends). The earlier behavioral health issues are addressed the greater likelihood of recovery and a decrease of life disruption, allowing children to maintain healthy relationships, success in school and succeeding in the workforce.
Explanation for the Indicator
This indicator is calculated as a percentage of those children receiving public health insurance who had a behavioral health diagnosis and received behavioral health treatment in the reporting year. The target indicator reflects the percent of all Utah children with a behavioral health care needs has that need met, as reported by the National Survey on Children's Health, Utah.