1.  Understanding the basics of foster children and reasons why they might be a foster child. Picture provided by babble.com

2.  Text message  Don’t know(7)  Adoption (5)  Personal Experience (3)  Sibling(2)  Abandonment (2)  Dysfunctional family (1)

3.  For the 2010 FY, DCFS received 35,738 complaints of child abuse  Of the 35,738 complaints, 19,808 were investigated; validity of complaints was found in 8,342 cases.  The most common complaints involve children who witness DV and children who are physically abused.  Substance abuse accounts as a factor in 60% of children entering foster care.  Neglect accounts for 42% of children taken into states custody.  2,021children of the 8,342 were placed in foster care. Information provided by Utah Department of Human Services

4. Data Provided by 2009 Annual Report Utah Department of Human Services Child And Family Services. Picture provided by Babble.com

5. Reason For ExitingPercentAverage Months in Custody Reunification w/ family44%10 Adoption25%18 Custody /Guardianship to relative14%8 Age of Majority/ Emancipation11%43 Child ran away2%26 Custody to Juvenile Justice Services2%16 Custody to Foster parent/other non relative 2%33 Referred to outside organization1%23 Death of Child0%17 Chart information provided by DCFS

6.  Reactions  Victims vs. Culprits  2010 decade high  Positive outcomes of Foster Care

7.  http://www.hsdcfs.utah.gov/tal.htm http://www.hsdcfs.utah.gov/tal.htm  http://justforyouth.utah.gov/yfc.htm http://justforyouth.utah.gov/yfc.htm  http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publicatio ns_states/files/0348.pdf http://www.clasp.org/admin/site/publicatio ns_states/files/0348.pdf  2009 Annual Report; DCFS  www.Utahfostercarefoundation.com www.Utahfostercarefoundation.com