Percent of child abuse/neglect victims who are able to stay at home to experience continuity in their family, home, community, and culture (includes all children who come to DCFS attention including a CPS investigation)
Current Value
92%
Definition
Measure Definition
This measure represents the percentage of children who are victims of abuse or neglect who are able to safely remain at home with supports and services as needed. This includes all children who come to DCFS attention, including a CPS investigation. DCFS strives to serve children in their home whenever safely possible.
Story Behind the Curve
DCFS strives to support familial autonomy to the greatest extent possible during the family's involvement with the agency while also addressing safety concerns and reducing recidivism. DCFS served 91.8% of child victims in their home over the last quarter, which was a slight increase from 89.4% in the prior quarter. DCFS will continue to strive to serve children in their homes whenever safely possible by connecting families to community resources, mitigating safety and risk concerns with robust and collaborative safety planning, and providing ongoing case management services when needed.