Key Statistics
New referrals for child abuse and neglect decreased 6% in 2023. Alleged child victims decreased 8% and the number of substantiated victims decreased 10%. The number of new cases opened for ongoing services declined 8%. The number of new children entering custody decreased by 8%, but the average number of children in custody each month increased by 5%.
- 12,056 - Children Served
- 4,651 - Families Served
- 4,959 - Children on Referrals
- 573 - Kids Entering Custody
- 398 - New Cases Opened
- 129 - Reunifications
- 78 - Adoptions Finalized
- 42 - Emancipations
- 23 - Legal Custodies Received
- 1,433 - Substantiated Victims
- 116 - PCs Received
- 3760 - CA/N Referrals
- 475 - FINS Referrals