In 2020, about 121,215 children in the United States had a caregiver with a drug abuse risk factor. Furthermore, about 125,538 children had a caregiver with a domestic violence risk factor in that year.
Number of children with a caregiver risk factor in the United States in 2020, by type
Based on State submissions to National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) of alleged child abuse and neglect. NCANDS collects case level data on children who received child protective services response in the form of an investigative or alternative response. Each state has its own definition of child abuse and neglect based on standards set by federal law. Child abuse is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm.
Only 34 states reported data for alcohol abuse caregiver risk factor, 41 states for drug abuse caregiver risk factor, 28 states for financial problem caregiver risk factor, and 37 states for domestic violence caregiver risk factor.
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