Most children are appropriate for custody at the time of custody. The number of unruly children in custody decreased. Overwhelmingly children in custody are in a positive status. Most children are in the least restrictive, most appropriate placement to meet their needs. Efforts are made to place siblings together.
More children are in placements closer to home.
The great majority of foster homes are high quality and very committed to children, and many are willing to adopt. The majority of caseworkers possessed 18 months or less experience. Children experienced excessive stays in detention, emergency shelters and diagnostic shelters. Many Permanency Plans were inadequate. Children stayed in custody too long.