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Out of Home Placement | Foster Care

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Location:

Flow:

Location	Flow	TimeFrame	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Admissions	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	160	6.56
Bucks	Discharges	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	166	6.81
Bucks	In Care First Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	200	8.20
Bucks	In Care Last Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	198	8.12
Chester	Admissions	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	29	1.19
Chester	Discharges	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	33	1.35
Chester	In Care First Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	49	2.01
Chester	In Care Last Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	45	1.85
Delaware	Admissions	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	99	4.06
Delaware	Discharges	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	100	4.10
Delaware	In Care First Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	262	10.75
Delaware	In Care Last Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	263	10.79
Montgomery	Admissions	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	156	6.40
Montgomery	Discharges	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	168	6.89
Montgomery	In Care First Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	257	10.54
Montgomery	In Care Last Day	Oct 2021 - Sep 2022	253	10.38
Location	Flow
			Population Total: 2,438

Number of children in out-of-home placement on the first day of the period, admissions and discharges during the period, number of children on the last day of the period and total number of children served during the period.

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

The same child can have multiple admissions and discharges during the period, but the numbers at the beginning and end of the period and the total number served are not duplicated. As noted above, this is based on the AFCARS longitudinal file. Additions and changes to that file after the initial submission are not reflected here. All these reports are based on the initial submissions.

2022 Top 5 Placement Reasons for Children Served During Reporting Period

All Counties: Report: 2023 State of Child Welfare – December 2023 – PA Partnerships for Children
Delco: 2023-SOCW-Delaware-County.pdf (papartnerships.org)

Location:

Flow:

Location	Flow	Timeframe	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	In Care First Day	2,021	238	8.79
Bucks	Admissions	2,021	123	4.54
Bucks	Discharges	2,021	172	6.35
Bucks	In Care Last Day	2,021	201	7.42
Chester	In Care First Day	2,021	65	2.40
Chester	Admissions	2,021	20	0.74
Chester	Discharges	2,021	38	1.40
Chester	In Care Last Day	2,021	49	1.81
Delaware	In Care First Day	2,021	318	11.74
Delaware	Admissions	2,021	97	3.58
Delaware	Discharges	2,021	136	5.02
Delaware	In Care Last Day	2,021	283	10.45
Montgomery	In Care First Day	2,021	325	12.00
Montgomery	Admissions	2,021	158	5.83
Montgomery	Discharges	2,021	221	8.16
Montgomery	In Care Last Day	2,021	265	9.78
Location	Flow
			Population Total: 2,709

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Placement reason:

Location	Placement reason	Timeframe	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Abandonment	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,021	82	3.44
Bucks	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Child Behavior Problem	2,021	35	1.47
Bucks	Child Disability	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Child Drug Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Death Of Parent	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Inadequate Housing	2,021	96	4.03
Bucks	Incarceration Of Parent	2,021	14	0.59
Bucks	Neglect	2,021	15	0.63
Bucks	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,021	14	0.59
Bucks	Parent Drug Abuse	2,021	249	10.45
Bucks	Physical Abuse	2,021	13	0.55
Bucks	Relinquishment	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Sexual Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Abandonment	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,021	24	1.01
Chester	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Child Behavior Problem	2,021	17	0.71
Chester	Child Disability	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Child Drug Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Death Of Parent	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Inadequate Housing	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Incarceration Of Parent	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Neglect	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,021	17	0.71
Chester	Parent Drug Abuse	2,021	19	0.80
Chester	Physical Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Relinquishment	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Sexual Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Abandonment	2,021	31	1.30
Delaware	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,021	155	6.51
Delaware	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Child Behavior Problem	2,021	86	3.61
Delaware	Child Disability	2,021	13	0.55
Delaware	Child Drug Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Death Of Parent	2,021	15	0.63
Delaware	Inadequate Housing	2,021	157	6.59
Delaware	Incarceration Of Parent	2,021	55	2.31
Delaware	Neglect	2,021	150	6.30
Delaware	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,021	18	0.76
Delaware	Parent Drug Abuse	2,021	172	7.22
Delaware	Physical Abuse	2,021	45	1.89
Delaware	Relinquishment	2,021	27	1.13
Delaware	Sexual Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Abandonment	2,021	47	1.97
Montgomery	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,021	124	5.21
Montgomery	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Child Behavior Problem	2,021	84	3.53
Montgomery	Child Disability	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Child Drug Abuse	2,021	15	0.63
Montgomery	Death Of Parent	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Inadequate Housing	2,021	124	5.21
Montgomery	Incarceration Of Parent	2,021	44	1.85
Montgomery	Neglect	2,021	140	5.88
Montgomery	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,021	16	0.67
Montgomery	Parent Drug Abuse	2,021	224	9.40
Montgomery	Physical Abuse	2,021	27	1.13
Montgomery	Relinquishment	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Sexual Abuse	2,021	18	0.76
Location	Placement reason
			Population Total: 2,382

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

Location	Age group	Dates	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Ages 0-2	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	96	4.98
Bucks	Ages 12-14	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	41	2.13
Bucks	Ages 15-17	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	41	2.13
Bucks	Ages 18-20	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	29	1.50
Bucks	Ages 3-5	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	68	3.53
Bucks	Ages 6-8	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	46	2.39
Bucks	Ages 9-11	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	35	1.82
Bucks	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	63	3.27
Bucks	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	97	5.03
Chester	Ages 0-2	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	12	0.62
Chester	Ages 12-14	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	0	0.00
Chester	Ages 15-17	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	28	1.45
Chester	Ages 18-20	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	12	0.62
Chester	Ages 3-5	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	0	0.00
Chester	Ages 6-8	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	0	0.00
Chester	Ages 9-11	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	0	0.00
Chester	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	0	0.00
Chester	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	44	2.28
Delaware	Ages 0-2	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	65	3.37
Delaware	Ages 12-14	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	61	3.16
Delaware	Ages 15-17	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	73	3.79
Delaware	Ages 18-20	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	40	2.07
Delaware	Ages 3-5	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	74	3.84
Delaware	Ages 6-8	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	51	2.65
Delaware	Ages 9-11	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	50	2.59
Delaware	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	42	2.18
Delaware	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	155	8.04
Montgomery	Ages 0-2	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	96	4.98
Montgomery	Ages 12-14	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	63	3.27
Montgomery	Ages 15-17	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	89	4.62
Montgomery	Ages 18-20	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	32	1.66
Montgomery	Ages 3-5	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	84	4.36
Montgomery	Ages 6-8	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	66	3.42
Montgomery	Ages 9-11	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	47	2.44
Montgomery	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	64	3.32
Montgomery	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2020 - Sep 2021	164	8.51
Location	Age group
			Population Total: 1,928

The unduplicated total number of children in foster care placement at any time during the reporting period. Age represents the child’s age at the end of the period if the child was in placement at the end of the period. If the child left foster care during the year, then his or her age is captured at the discharge date. Age groups include 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, and 18-20. Groupings for infants (0-1) and youth (13-20) are also available.

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

Location	Reason	Timeframe	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Reunification	2,021	89	17.38
Bucks	Adoption	2,021	46	8.98
Bucks	Guardianshp	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Live With Relatives	2,021	13	2.54
Bucks	Emancipation	2,021	14	2.73
Bucks	Transfer To Another Agency	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Runaway	2,021	0	0.00
Bucks	Death Of Child	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Reunification	2,021	12	2.34
Chester	Adoption	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Guardianshp	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Live With Relatives	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Emancipation	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Transfer To Another Agency	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Runaway	2,021	0	0.00
Chester	Death Of Child	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Reunification	2,021	65	12.70
Delaware	Adoption	2,021	33	6.45
Delaware	Guardianshp	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Live With Relatives	2,021	13	2.54
Delaware	Emancipation	2,021	15	2.93
Delaware	Transfer To Another Agency	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Runaway	2,021	0	0.00
Delaware	Death Of Child	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Reunification	2,021	113	22.07
Montgomery	Adoption	2,021	55	10.74
Montgomery	Guardianshp	2,021	22	4.30
Montgomery	Live With Relatives	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Emancipation	2,021	22	4.30
Montgomery	Transfer To Another Agency	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Runaway	2,021	0	0.00
Montgomery	Death Of Child	2,021	0	0.00
Location	Reason
			Population Total: 512

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

This number can be a duplicated count as a child can exit multiple times during the reporting period. Reunification, adoption, guardianship and live with other relatives are considered exits to permanent arrangements. Emancipation, transfer to another agency, and runaway are exits to non-permanent arrangements.

Location:

Flow:

Location	Flow	Timeframe	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	In Care First Day	2,020	340	10.98
Bucks	Admissions	2,020	120	3.87
Bucks	Discharges	2,020	217	7.01
Bucks	In Care Last Day	2,020	244	7.88
Chester	In Care First Day	2,020	83	2.68
Chester	Admissions	2,020	24	0.77
Chester	Discharges	2,020	43	1.39
Chester	In Care Last Day	2,020	67	2.16
Delaware	In Care First Day	2,020	326	10.53
Delaware	Admissions	2,020	125	4.04
Delaware	Discharges	2,020	130	4.20
Delaware	In Care Last Day	2,020	325	10.49
Montgomery	In Care First Day	2,020	335	10.82
Montgomery	Admissions	2,020	188	6.07
Montgomery	Discharges	2,020	200	6.46
Montgomery	In Care Last Day	2,020	330	10.66
Location	Flow
			Population Total: 3,097

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Placement reason:

Location	Placement reason	Timeframe	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Abandonment	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,020	93	3.48
Bucks	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Child Behavior Problem	2,020	53	1.98
Bucks	Child Disability	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Child Drug Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Death Of Parent	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Inadequate Housing	2,020	95	3.55
Bucks	Incarceration Of Parent	2,020	30	1.12
Bucks	Neglect	2,020	17	0.64
Bucks	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,020	20	0.75
Bucks	Parent Drug Abuse	2,020	314	11.75
Bucks	Physical Abuse	2,020	22	0.82
Bucks	Relinquishment	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Sexual Abuse	2,020	11	0.41
Chester	Abandonment	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,020	24	0.90
Chester	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Child Behavior Problem	2,020	21	0.79
Chester	Child Disability	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Child Drug Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Death Of Parent	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Inadequate Housing	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Incarceration Of Parent	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Neglect	2,020	11	0.41
Chester	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,020	21	0.79
Chester	Parent Drug Abuse	2,020	25	0.94
Chester	Physical Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Relinquishment	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Sexual Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Abandonment	2,020	23	0.86
Delaware	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,020	162	6.06
Delaware	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Child Behavior Problem	2,020	92	3.44
Delaware	Child Disability	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Child Drug Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Death Of Parent	2,020	15	0.56
Delaware	Inadequate Housing	2,020	176	6.58
Delaware	Incarceration Of Parent	2,020	74	2.77
Delaware	Neglect	2,020	144	5.39
Delaware	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,020	25	0.94
Delaware	Parent Drug Abuse	2,020	191	7.15
Delaware	Physical Abuse	2,020	47	1.76
Delaware	Relinquishment	2,020	20	0.75
Delaware	Sexual Abuse	2,020	12	0.45
Montgomery	Abandonment	2,020	38	1.42
Montgomery	Caretaker Inability To Cope	2,020	127	4.75
Montgomery	Child Alcohol Abuse	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Child Behavior Problem	2,020	78	2.92
Montgomery	Child Disability	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Child Drug Abuse	2,020	15	0.56
Montgomery	Death Of Parent	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Inadequate Housing	2,020	150	5.61
Montgomery	Incarceration Of Parent	2,020	45	1.68
Montgomery	Neglect	2,020	170	6.36
Montgomery	Parent Alcohol Abuse	2,020	22	0.82
Montgomery	Parent Drug Abuse	2,020	241	9.02
Montgomery	Physical Abuse	2,020	32	1.20
Montgomery	Relinquishment	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Sexual Abuse	2,020	17	0.64
Location	Placement reason
			Population Total: 2,673

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

Location	Age group	Dates	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Ages 0-2	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	111	5.01
Bucks	Ages 12-14	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	52	2.35
Bucks	Ages 15-17	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	53	2.39
Bucks	Ages 18-20	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	29	1.31
Bucks	Ages 3-5	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	95	4.29
Bucks	Ages 6-8	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	63	2.84
Bucks	Ages 9-11	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	54	2.44
Bucks	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	67	3.02
Bucks	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	117	5.28
Chester	Ages 0-2	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	19	0.86
Chester	Ages 12-14	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	0	0.00
Chester	Ages 15-17	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	27	1.22
Chester	Ages 18-20	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	17	0.77
Chester	Ages 3-5	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	11	0.50
Chester	Ages 6-8	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	11	0.50
Chester	Ages 9-11	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	11	0.50
Chester	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	11	0.50
Chester	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	50	2.26
Delaware	Ages 0-2	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	83	3.75
Delaware	Ages 12-14	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	68	3.07
Delaware	Ages 15-17	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	86	3.88
Delaware	Ages 18-20	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	33	1.49
Delaware	Ages 3-5	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	71	3.21
Delaware	Ages 6-8	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	51	2.30
Delaware	Ages 9-11	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	57	2.57
Delaware	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	46	2.08
Delaware	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	167	7.54
Montgomery	Ages 0-2	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	106	4.79
Montgomery	Ages 12-14	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	50	2.26
Montgomery	Ages 15-17	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	98	4.42
Montgomery	Ages 18-20	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	44	1.99
Montgomery	Ages 3-5	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	91	4.11
Montgomery	Ages 6-8	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	68	3.07
Montgomery	Ages 9-11	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	53	2.39
Montgomery	Infants (0-1)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	66	2.98
Montgomery	Youth (13-20)	Oct 2019 - Sep 2020	179	8.08
Location	Age group
			Population Total: 2,215

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

Location	Reason	Timeframe	Population	% of Total Population (All Locations, All Categories; values are not filtered)
Bucks	Reunification	2,020	98	17.69
Bucks	Adoption	2,020	63	11.37
Bucks	Guardianshp	2,020	20	3.61
Bucks	Live With Relatives	2,020	19	3.43
Bucks	Emancipation	2,020	16	2.89
Bucks	Transfer To Another Agency	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Runaway	2,020	0	0.00
Bucks	Death Of Child	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Reunification	2,020	20	3.61
Chester	Adoption	2,020	16	2.89
Chester	Guardianshp	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Live With Relatives	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Emancipation	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Transfer To Another Agency	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Runaway	2,020	0	0.00
Chester	Death Of Child	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Reunification	2,020	71	12.82
Delaware	Adoption	2,020	18	3.25
Delaware	Guardianshp	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Live With Relatives	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Emancipation	2,020	24	4.33
Delaware	Transfer To Another Agency	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Runaway	2,020	0	0.00
Delaware	Death Of Child	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Reunification	2,020	91	16.43
Montgomery	Adoption	2,020	41	7.40
Montgomery	Guardianshp	2,020	18	3.25
Montgomery	Live With Relatives	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Emancipation	2,020	39	7.04
Montgomery	Transfer To Another Agency	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Runaway	2,020	0	0.00
Montgomery	Death Of Child	2,020	0	0.00
Location	Reason
			Population Total: 554

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Location:

Flow:

LocationType	Location	Flow	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Population Flows; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	344	9.13
County	Chester County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	85	2.26
County	Delaware County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	380	10.09
County	Montgomery County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	341	9.05
County	Bucks County	In Care First Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	381	10.12
County	Chester County	In Care First Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	108	2.87
County	Delaware County	In Care First Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	339	9.00
County	Montgomery County	In Care First Day	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	304	8.07
County	Bucks County	Discharges	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	248	6.59
County	Chester County	Discharges	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	102	2.71
County	Delaware County	Discharges	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	187	4.97
County	Montgomery County	Discharges	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	213	5.66
County	Bucks County	Admissions	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	198	5.26
County	Chester County	Admissions	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	71	1.89
County	Delaware County	Admissions	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	219	5.82
County	Montgomery County	Admissions	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	246	6.53
	Location	Flow

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Placement Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Abandonment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	21	0.64
County	Bucks County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	155	4.70
County	Bucks County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	4	0.12
County	Bucks County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	81	2.46
County	Bucks County	Child Disability	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	3	0.09
County	Bucks County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	10	0.30
County	Bucks County	Death of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	2	0.06
County	Bucks County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	132	4.00
County	Bucks County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	47	1.43
County	Bucks County	Neglect	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	15	0.45
County	Bucks County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	28	0.85
County	Bucks County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	337	10.22
County	Bucks County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	22	0.67
County	Bucks County	Relinquishment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	10	0.30
County	Bucks County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	14	0.42
County	Chester County	Abandonment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	4	0.12
County	Chester County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	51	1.55
County	Chester County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	4	0.12
County	Chester County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	42	1.27
County	Chester County	Child Disability	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	6	0.18
County	Chester County	Death of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	21	0.64
County	Chester County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	12	0.36
County	Chester County	Neglect	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	21	0.64
County	Chester County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	19	0.58
County	Chester County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	26	0.79
County	Chester County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	5	0.15
County	Chester County	Relinquishment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	3	0.09
County	Delaware County	Abandonment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	28	0.85
County	Delaware County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	212	6.43
County	Delaware County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Delaware County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	132	4.00
County	Delaware County	Child Disability	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	8	0.24
County	Delaware County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	7	0.21
County	Delaware County	Death of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	7	0.21
County	Delaware County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	191	5.79
County	Delaware County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	86	2.61
County	Delaware County	Neglect	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	176	5.34
County	Delaware County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	37	1.12
County	Delaware County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	206	6.25
County	Delaware County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	38	1.15
County	Delaware County	Relinquishment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	18	0.55
County	Delaware County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	19	0.58
County	Montgomery County	Abandonment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	48	1.46
County	Montgomery County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	159	4.82
County	Montgomery County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	4	0.12
County	Montgomery County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	116	3.52
County	Montgomery County	Child Disability	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	5	0.15
County	Montgomery County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	19	0.58
County	Montgomery County	Death of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	2	0.06
County	Montgomery County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	153	4.64
County	Montgomery County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	60	1.82
County	Montgomery County	Neglect	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	153	4.64
County	Montgomery County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	27	0.82
County	Montgomery County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	227	6.89
County	Montgomery County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	41	1.24
County	Montgomery County	Relinquishment	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	7	0.21
County	Montgomery County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	14	0.42
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

LocationType	Location	Age group	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Age Groups; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	134	4.84
County	Chester County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	18	0.65
County	Delaware County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	103	3.72
County	Montgomery County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	121	4.37
County	Bucks County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	48	1.73
County	Chester County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	24	0.87
County	Delaware County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	66	2.38
County	Montgomery County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	58	2.09
County	Bucks County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	66	2.38
County	Chester County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	46	1.66
County	Delaware County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	116	4.19
County	Montgomery County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	117	4.22
County	Bucks County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	50	1.80
County	Chester County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	19	0.69
County	Delaware County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	70	2.53
County	Montgomery County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	53	1.91
County	Bucks County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	127	4.58
County	Chester County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	30	1.08
County	Delaware County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	80	2.89
County	Montgomery County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	75	2.71
County	Bucks County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	93	3.36
County	Chester County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	16	0.58
County	Delaware County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	60	2.17
County	Montgomery County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	68	2.45
County	Bucks County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	50	1.80
County	Chester County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	20	0.72
County	Delaware County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	62	2.24
County	Montgomery County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	52	1.88
County	Bucks County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	77	2.78
County	Chester County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	10	0.36
County	Delaware County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	78	2.81
County	Montgomery County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	77	2.78
County	Bucks County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	150	5.41
County	Chester County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	86	3.10
County	Delaware County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	236	8.52
County	Montgomery County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	215	7.76
	Location	Age group

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Discharge Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Adoption	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	54	7.20
County	Chester County	Adoption	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	28	3.73
County	Delaware County	Adoption	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	42	5.60
County	Montgomery County	Adoption	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	31	4.13
County	Bucks County	Death of Child	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Death of Child	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Delaware County	Death of Child	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.13
County	Montgomery County	Death of Child	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Emancipation	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	11	1.47
County	Chester County	Emancipation	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	13	1.73
County	Delaware County	Emancipation	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	20	2.67
County	Montgomery County	Emancipation	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	27	3.60
County	Bucks County	Guardianshp	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	22	2.93
County	Chester County	Guardianshp	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.13
County	Delaware County	Guardianshp	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	10	1.33
County	Montgomery County	Guardianshp	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	32	4.27
County	Bucks County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	35	4.67
County	Chester County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	14	1.87
County	Delaware County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	8	1.07
County	Montgomery County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	20	2.67
County	Bucks County	Reunification	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	125	16.67
County	Chester County	Reunification	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	44	5.87
County	Delaware County	Reunification	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	102	13.60
County	Montgomery County	Reunification	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	102	13.60
County	Bucks County	Runaway	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Runaway	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
County	Delaware County	Runaway	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	3	0.40
County	Montgomery County	Runaway	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.13
County	Bucks County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.13
County	Chester County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	2	0.27
County	Delaware County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	1	0.13
County	Montgomery County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2017 - Sep 2018	Number	0	0.00
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Location:

Flow:

LocationType	Location	Flow	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Population Flows; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	392	10.18
County	Chester County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	116	3.01
County	Delaware County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	345	8.96
County	Montgomery County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	308	8.00
County	Bucks County	In Care First Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	321	8.34
County	Chester County	In Care First Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	131	3.40
County	Delaware County	In Care First Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	393	10.21
County	Montgomery County	In Care First Day	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	293	7.61
County	Bucks County	Discharges	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	228	5.92
County	Chester County	Discharges	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	92	2.39
County	Delaware County	Discharges	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	233	6.05
County	Montgomery County	Discharges	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	224	5.82
County	Bucks County	Admissions	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	292	7.58
County	Chester County	Admissions	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	71	1.84
County	Delaware County	Admissions	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	174	4.52
County	Montgomery County	Admissions	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	237	6.16
	Location	Flow

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Placement Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Abandonment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	14	0.43
County	Bucks County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	170	5.25
County	Bucks County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	78	2.41
County	Bucks County	Child Disability	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	6	0.19
County	Bucks County	Death of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	5	0.15
County	Bucks County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	155	4.78
County	Bucks County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	51	1.57
County	Bucks County	Neglect	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	12	0.37
County	Bucks County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	34	1.05
County	Bucks County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	360	11.11
County	Bucks County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	34	1.05
County	Bucks County	Relinquishment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	9	0.28
County	Bucks County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	20	0.62
County	Chester County	Abandonment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	6	0.19
County	Chester County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	64	1.97
County	Chester County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	4	0.12
County	Chester County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	60	1.85
County	Chester County	Child Disability	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	6	0.19
County	Chester County	Death of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	23	0.71
County	Chester County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	15	0.46
County	Chester County	Neglect	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	22	0.68
County	Chester County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	4	0.12
County	Chester County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	17	0.52
County	Chester County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	4	0.12
County	Chester County	Relinquishment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	5	0.15
County	Delaware County	Abandonment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	37	1.14
County	Delaware County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	219	6.76
County	Delaware County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	1	0.03
County	Delaware County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	130	4.01
County	Delaware County	Child Disability	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	10	0.31
County	Delaware County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	7	0.22
County	Delaware County	Death of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	6	0.19
County	Delaware County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	176	5.43
County	Delaware County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	71	2.19
County	Delaware County	Neglect	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	131	4.04
County	Delaware County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	41	1.27
County	Delaware County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	212	6.54
County	Delaware County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	41	1.27
County	Delaware County	Relinquishment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	20	0.62
County	Delaware County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	26	0.80
County	Montgomery County	Abandonment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	37	1.14
County	Montgomery County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	152	4.69
County	Montgomery County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	6	0.19
County	Montgomery County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	144	4.44
County	Montgomery County	Child Disability	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	5	0.15
County	Montgomery County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	22	0.68
County	Montgomery County	Death of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	2	0.06
County	Montgomery County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	120	3.70
County	Montgomery County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	51	1.57
County	Montgomery County	Neglect	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	123	3.80
County	Montgomery County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	28	0.86
County	Montgomery County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	189	5.83
County	Montgomery County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	28	0.86
County	Montgomery County	Relinquishment	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	10	0.31
County	Montgomery County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	17	0.52
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

LocationType	Location	Age group	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Age Groups; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	162	5.72
County	Chester County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	21	0.74
County	Delaware County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	83	2.93
County	Montgomery County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	91	3.21
County	Bucks County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	46	1.62
County	Chester County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	26	0.92
County	Delaware County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	70	2.47
County	Montgomery County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	70	2.47
County	Bucks County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	63	2.22
County	Chester County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	59	2.08
County	Delaware County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	116	4.09
County	Montgomery County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	133	4.69
County	Bucks County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	55	1.94
County	Chester County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	26	0.92
County	Delaware County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	73	2.58
County	Montgomery County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	50	1.76
County	Bucks County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	140	4.94
County	Chester County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	27	0.95
County	Delaware County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	88	3.11
County	Montgomery County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	65	2.29
County	Bucks County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	90	3.18
County	Chester County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	23	0.81
County	Delaware County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	57	2.01
County	Montgomery County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	59	2.08
County	Bucks County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	51	1.80
County	Chester County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	16	0.56
County	Delaware County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	73	2.58
County	Montgomery County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	50	1.76
County	Bucks County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	99	3.49
County	Chester County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	12	0.42
County	Delaware County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	51	1.80
County	Montgomery County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	64	2.26
County	Bucks County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	151	5.33
County	Chester County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	103	3.63
County	Delaware County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	243	8.57
County	Montgomery County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	228	8.05
	Location	Age group

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Discharge Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Adoption	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	48	6.18
County	Bucks County	Death of Child	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Emancipation	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	25	3.22
County	Bucks County	Guardianshp	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	13	1.67
County	Bucks County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	36	4.63
County	Bucks County	Reunification	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	102	13.13
County	Bucks County	Runaway	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	1	0.13
County	Bucks County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	3	0.39
County	Chester County	Adoption	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	14	1.80
County	Chester County	Death of Child	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Emancipation	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	13	1.67
County	Chester County	Guardianshp	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	1	0.13
County	Chester County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	8	1.03
County	Chester County	Reunification	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	54	6.95
County	Chester County	Runaway	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	2	0.26
County	Delaware County	Adoption	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	58	7.46
County	Delaware County	Death of Child	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Delaware County	Emancipation	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	22	2.83
County	Delaware County	Guardianshp	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	17	2.19
County	Delaware County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	21	2.70
County	Delaware County	Reunification	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	108	13.90
County	Delaware County	Runaway	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	4	0.51
County	Delaware County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	3	0.39
County	Montgomery County	Adoption	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	31	3.99
County	Montgomery County	Death of Child	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Montgomery County	Emancipation	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	25	3.22
County	Montgomery County	Guardianshp	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	14	1.80
County	Montgomery County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	18	2.32
County	Montgomery County	Reunification	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	135	17.37
County	Montgomery County	Runaway	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	0	0.00
County	Montgomery County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2016 - Sep 2017	Number	1	0.13
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Location:

Flow:

LocationType	Location	Flow	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Population Flows; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	325	8.68
County	Chester County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	136	3.63
County	Delaware County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	404	10.79
County	Montgomery County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	294	7.85
County	Bucks County	In Care First Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	316	8.44
County	Chester County	In Care First Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	124	3.31
County	Delaware County	In Care First Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	442	11.81
County	Montgomery County	In Care First Day	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	263	7.02
County	Bucks County	Discharges	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	210	5.61
County	Chester County	Discharges	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	84	2.24
County	Delaware County	Discharges	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	230	6.14
County	Montgomery County	Discharges	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	205	5.48
County	Bucks County	Admissions	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	210	5.61
County	Chester County	Admissions	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	90	2.40
County	Delaware County	Admissions	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	186	4.97
County	Montgomery County	Admissions	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	225	6.01
	Location	Flow

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Placement Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Abandonment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	5	0.16
County	Bucks County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	178	5.76
County	Bucks County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	85	2.75
County	Bucks County	Child Disability	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	9	0.29
County	Bucks County	Death of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	8	0.26
County	Bucks County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	134	4.34
County	Bucks County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	41	1.33
County	Bucks County	Neglect	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	7	0.23
County	Bucks County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	17	0.55
County	Bucks County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	262	8.48
County	Bucks County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	15	0.49
County	Bucks County	Relinquishment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	12	0.39
County	Bucks County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	15	0.49
County	Chester County	Abandonment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	5	0.16
County	Chester County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	66	2.14
County	Chester County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	4	0.13
County	Chester County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	61	1.97
County	Chester County	Child Disability	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	5	0.16
County	Chester County	Death of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	30	0.97
County	Chester County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	10	0.32
County	Chester County	Neglect	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	26	0.84
County	Chester County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	4	0.13
County	Chester County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	19	0.61
County	Chester County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	5	0.16
County	Chester County	Relinquishment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	6	0.19
County	Delaware County	Abandonment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	37	1.20
County	Delaware County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	219	7.09
County	Delaware County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	2	0.06
County	Delaware County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	124	4.01
County	Delaware County	Child Disability	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	11	0.36
County	Delaware County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	11	0.36
County	Delaware County	Death of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	6	0.19
County	Delaware County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	208	6.73
County	Delaware County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	87	2.81
County	Delaware County	Neglect	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	140	4.53
County	Delaware County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	39	1.26
County	Delaware County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	242	7.83
County	Delaware County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	35	1.13
County	Delaware County	Relinquishment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	22	0.71
County	Delaware County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	26	0.84
County	Montgomery County	Abandonment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	33	1.07
County	Montgomery County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	135	4.37
County	Montgomery County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	6	0.19
County	Montgomery County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	126	4.08
County	Montgomery County	Child Disability	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	4	0.13
County	Montgomery County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	22	0.71
County	Montgomery County	Death of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	5	0.16
County	Montgomery County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	122	3.95
County	Montgomery County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	66	2.14
County	Montgomery County	Neglect	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	103	3.33
County	Montgomery County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	25	0.81
County	Montgomery County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	151	4.89
County	Montgomery County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	26	0.84
County	Montgomery County	Relinquishment	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	8	0.26
County	Montgomery County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	19	0.61
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

LocationType	Location	Age group	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Age Groups; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	126	4.64
County	Chester County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	27	1.00
County	Delaware County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	85	3.13
County	Montgomery County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	80	2.95
County	Bucks County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	30	1.11
County	Chester County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	27	1.00
County	Delaware County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	79	2.91
County	Montgomery County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	55	2.03
County	Bucks County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	67	2.47
County	Chester County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	70	2.58
County	Delaware County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	117	4.31
County	Montgomery County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	122	4.50
County	Bucks County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	60	2.21
County	Chester County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	14	0.52
County	Delaware County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	74	2.73
County	Montgomery County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	44	1.62
County	Bucks County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	125	4.61
County	Chester County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	28	1.03
County	Delaware County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	109	4.02
County	Montgomery County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	60	2.21
County	Bucks County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	75	2.76
County	Chester County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	23	0.85
County	Delaware County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	76	2.80
County	Montgomery County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	61	2.25
County	Bucks County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	35	1.29
County	Chester County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	18	0.66
County	Delaware County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	84	3.10
County	Montgomery County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	51	1.88
County	Bucks County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	83	3.06
County	Chester County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	17	0.63
County	Delaware County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	43	1.58
County	Montgomery County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	54	1.99
County	Bucks County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	140	5.16
County	Chester County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	103	3.80
County	Delaware County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	247	9.10
County	Montgomery County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	204	7.52
	Location	Age group

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Discharge Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Adoption	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	57	7.82
County	Bucks County	Death of Child	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Emancipation	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	25	3.43
County	Bucks County	Guardianshp	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	13	1.78
County	Bucks County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	9	1.23
County	Bucks County	Reunification	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	104	14.27
County	Bucks County	Runaway	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	2	0.27
County	Chester County	Adoption	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	17	2.33
County	Chester County	Death of Child	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Emancipation	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	9	1.23
County	Chester County	Guardianshp	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	4	0.55
County	Chester County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	3	0.41
County	Chester County	Reunification	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	49	6.72
County	Chester County	Runaway	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	2	0.27
County	Delaware County	Adoption	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	59	8.09
County	Delaware County	Death of Child	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	1	0.14
County	Delaware County	Emancipation	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	17	2.33
County	Delaware County	Guardianshp	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	16	2.19
County	Delaware County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	16	2.19
County	Delaware County	Reunification	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	116	15.91
County	Delaware County	Runaway	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	4	0.55
County	Delaware County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	1	0.14
County	Montgomery County	Adoption	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	34	4.66
County	Montgomery County	Death of Child	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	1	0.14
County	Montgomery County	Emancipation	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	32	4.39
County	Montgomery County	Guardianshp	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	28	3.84
County	Montgomery County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	14	1.92
County	Montgomery County	Reunification	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	95	13.03
County	Montgomery County	Runaway	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	0	0.00
County	Montgomery County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2015 - Sep 2016	Number	1	0.14
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Location:

Flow:

LocationType	Location	Flow	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Population Flows; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	319	8.16
County	Chester County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	133	3.40
County	Delaware County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	458	11.72
County	Montgomery County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	275	7.04
County	Bucks County	In Care First Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	361	9.24
County	Chester County	In Care First Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	143	3.66
County	Delaware County	In Care First Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	488	12.49
County	Montgomery County	In Care First Day	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	267	6.83
County	Bucks County	Discharges	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	241	6.17
County	Chester County	Discharges	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	91	2.33
County	Delaware County	Discharges	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	243	6.22
County	Montgomery County	Discharges	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	213	5.45
County	Bucks County	Admissions	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	187	4.79
County	Chester County	Admissions	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	77	1.97
County	Delaware County	Admissions	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	198	5.07
County	Montgomery County	Admissions	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	214	5.48
	Location	Flow

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Placement Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Abandonment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	11	0.33
County	Bucks County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	200	6.03
County	Bucks County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	87	2.62
County	Bucks County	Child Disability	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	4	0.12
County	Bucks County	Death of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	5	0.15
County	Bucks County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	120	3.62
County	Bucks County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	23	0.69
County	Bucks County	Neglect	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	6	0.18
County	Bucks County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	29	0.87
County	Bucks County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	259	7.81
County	Bucks County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	23	0.69
County	Bucks County	Relinquishment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	19	0.57
County	Bucks County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	22	0.66
County	Chester County	Abandonment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	8	0.24
County	Chester County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	80	2.41
County	Chester County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	51	1.54
County	Chester County	Child Disability	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Death of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	32	0.96
County	Chester County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	11	0.33
County	Chester County	Neglect	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	30	0.90
County	Chester County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	13	0.39
County	Chester County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	23	0.69
County	Chester County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	4	0.12
County	Chester County	Relinquishment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	5	0.15
County	Delaware County	Abandonment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	34	1.02
County	Delaware County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	234	7.05
County	Delaware County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	3	0.09
County	Delaware County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	136	4.10
County	Delaware County	Child Disability	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	9	0.27
County	Delaware County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	17	0.51
County	Delaware County	Death of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	9	0.27
County	Delaware County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	229	6.90
County	Delaware County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	98	2.95
County	Delaware County	Neglect	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	151	4.55
County	Delaware County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	68	2.05
County	Delaware County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	257	7.75
County	Delaware County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	44	1.33
County	Delaware County	Relinquishment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	20	0.60
County	Delaware County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	27	0.81
County	Montgomery County	Abandonment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	32	0.96
County	Montgomery County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	147	4.43
County	Montgomery County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	3	0.09
County	Montgomery County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	125	3.77
County	Montgomery County	Child Disability	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	5	0.15
County	Montgomery County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	22	0.66
County	Montgomery County	Death of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	9	0.27
County	Montgomery County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	131	3.95
County	Montgomery County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	70	2.11
County	Montgomery County	Neglect	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	115	3.47
County	Montgomery County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	35	1.05
County	Montgomery County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	158	4.76
County	Montgomery County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	30	0.90
County	Montgomery County	Relinquishment	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	10	0.30
County	Montgomery County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	22	0.66
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

LocationType	Location	Age group	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Age Groups; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	123	4.31
County	Chester County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	29	1.02
County	Delaware County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	112	3.93
County	Montgomery County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	73	2.56
County	Bucks County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	32	1.12
County	Chester County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	29	1.02
County	Delaware County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	84	2.95
County	Montgomery County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	61	2.14
County	Bucks County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	74	2.59
County	Chester County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	62	2.17
County	Delaware County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	135	4.73
County	Montgomery County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	119	4.17
County	Bucks County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	60	2.10
County	Chester County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	22	0.77
County	Delaware County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	76	2.66
County	Montgomery County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	39	1.37
County	Bucks County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	128	4.49
County	Chester County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	33	1.16
County	Delaware County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	124	4.35
County	Montgomery County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	81	2.84
County	Bucks County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	77	2.70
County	Chester County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	26	0.91
County	Delaware County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	83	2.91
County	Montgomery County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	58	2.03
County	Bucks County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	46	1.61
County	Chester County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	18	0.63
County	Delaware County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	68	2.38
County	Montgomery County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	45	1.58
County	Bucks County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	70	2.45
County	Chester County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	18	0.63
County	Delaware County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	66	2.31
County	Montgomery County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	51	1.79
County	Bucks County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	158	5.54
County	Chester County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	105	3.68
County	Delaware County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	263	9.22
County	Montgomery County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	204	7.15
	Location	Age group

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Discharge Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Adoption	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	51	6.47
County	Bucks County	Death of Child	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Emancipation	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	23	2.92
County	Bucks County	Guardianshp	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	25	3.17
County	Bucks County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	26	3.30
County	Bucks County	Reunification	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	113	14.34
County	Bucks County	Runaway	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	3	0.38
County	Chester County	Adoption	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	23	2.92
County	Chester County	Death of Child	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Emancipation	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	15	1.90
County	Chester County	Guardianshp	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	4	0.51
County	Chester County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	6	0.76
County	Chester County	Reunification	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	42	5.33
County	Chester County	Runaway	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	1	0.13
County	Delaware County	Adoption	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	43	5.46
County	Delaware County	Death of Child	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Delaware County	Emancipation	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	22	2.79
County	Delaware County	Guardianshp	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	6	0.76
County	Delaware County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	19	2.41
County	Delaware County	Reunification	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	141	17.89
County	Delaware County	Runaway	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	7	0.89
County	Delaware County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	5	0.63
County	Montgomery County	Adoption	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	46	5.84
County	Montgomery County	Death of Child	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Montgomery County	Emancipation	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	27	3.43
County	Montgomery County	Guardianshp	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	20	2.54
County	Montgomery County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	15	1.90
County	Montgomery County	Reunification	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	105	13.32
County	Montgomery County	Runaway	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
County	Montgomery County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2014 - Sep 2015	Number	0	0.00
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Location:

Flow:

LocationType	Location	Flow	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Population Flows; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	371	9.06
County	Chester County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	152	3.71
County	Delaware County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	507	12.37
County	Montgomery County	In Care Last Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	274	6.69
County	Bucks County	In Care First Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	367	8.96
County	Chester County	In Care First Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	146	3.56
County	Delaware County	In Care First Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	478	11.67
County	Montgomery County	In Care First Day	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	284	6.93
County	Bucks County	Discharges	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	240	5.86
County	Chester County	Discharges	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	83	2.03
County	Delaware County	Discharges	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	252	6.15
County	Montgomery County	Discharges	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	190	4.64
County	Bucks County	Admissions	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	231	5.64
County	Chester County	Admissions	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	82	2.00
County	Delaware County	Admissions	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	272	6.64
County	Montgomery County	Admissions	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	168	4.10
	Location	Flow

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Placement Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Abandonment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	15	0.43
County	Bucks County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	220	6.30
County	Bucks County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	1	0.03
County	Bucks County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	94	2.69
County	Bucks County	Child Disability	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	3	0.09
County	Bucks County	Death of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	4	0.11
County	Bucks County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	144	4.12
County	Bucks County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	22	0.63
County	Bucks County	Neglect	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	8	0.23
County	Bucks County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	55	1.57
County	Bucks County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	256	7.33
County	Bucks County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	34	0.97
County	Bucks County	Relinquishment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	27	0.77
County	Bucks County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	22	0.63
County	Chester County	Abandonment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	13	0.37
County	Chester County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	80	2.29
County	Chester County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	50	1.43
County	Chester County	Child Disability	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	2	0.06
County	Chester County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Death of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	31	0.89
County	Chester County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	6	0.17
County	Chester County	Neglect	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	34	0.97
County	Chester County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	20	0.57
County	Chester County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	18	0.52
County	Chester County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	6	0.17
County	Chester County	Relinquishment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	1	0.03
County	Chester County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	9	0.26
County	Delaware County	Abandonment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	39	1.12
County	Delaware County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	264	7.56
County	Delaware County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	6	0.17
County	Delaware County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	159	4.55
County	Delaware County	Child Disability	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	8	0.23
County	Delaware County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	15	0.43
County	Delaware County	Death of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	9	0.26
County	Delaware County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	223	6.38
County	Delaware County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	111	3.18
County	Delaware County	Neglect	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	139	3.98
County	Delaware County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	62	1.77
County	Delaware County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	276	7.90
County	Delaware County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	67	1.92
County	Delaware County	Relinquishment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	17	0.49
County	Delaware County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	28	0.80
County	Montgomery County	Abandonment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	30	0.86
County	Montgomery County	Caretaker Inability to Cope	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	132	3.78
County	Montgomery County	Child Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	5	0.14
County	Montgomery County	Child Behavior Problem	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	113	3.23
County	Montgomery County	Child Disability	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	7	0.20
County	Montgomery County	Child Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	20	0.57
County	Montgomery County	Death of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	6	0.17
County	Montgomery County	Inadequate Housing	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	131	3.75
County	Montgomery County	Incarceration of Parent	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	75	2.15
County	Montgomery County	Neglect	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	110	3.15
County	Montgomery County	Parent Alcohol Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	39	1.12
County	Montgomery County	Parent Drug Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	156	4.46
County	Montgomery County	Physical Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	28	0.80
County	Montgomery County	Relinquishment	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	13	0.37
County	Montgomery County	Sexual Abuse	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	29	0.83
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children in out of home placement during the reporting period by the various reasons they were placed in foster care.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

A child may be counted under more than one category. There are often multiple reasons for children to enter out-of-home placement.

Location:

Age group:

LocationType	Location	Age group	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Age Groups; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	124	4.18
County	Chester County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	29	0.98
County	Delaware County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	135	4.55
County	Montgomery County	Ages 0-2	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	68	2.29
County	Bucks County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	49	1.65
County	Chester County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	28	0.94
County	Delaware County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	95	3.20
County	Montgomery County	Ages 12-14	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	54	1.82
County	Bucks County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	76	2.56
County	Chester County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	62	2.09
County	Delaware County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	137	4.62
County	Montgomery County	Ages 15-17	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	104	3.50
County	Bucks County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	77	2.59
County	Chester County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	25	0.84
County	Delaware County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	81	2.73
County	Montgomery County	Ages 18-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	49	1.65
County	Bucks County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	144	4.85
County	Chester County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	33	1.11
County	Delaware County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	113	3.81
County	Montgomery County	Ages 3-5	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	86	2.90
County	Bucks County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	78	2.63
County	Chester County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	19	0.64
County	Delaware County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	99	3.34
County	Montgomery County	Ages 6-8	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	46	1.55
County	Bucks County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	41	1.38
County	Chester County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	25	0.84
County	Delaware County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	73	2.46
County	Montgomery County	Ages 9-11	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	41	1.38
County	Bucks County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	70	2.36
County	Chester County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	15	0.51
County	Delaware County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	78	2.63
County	Montgomery County	Infants 0-1	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	45	1.52
County	Bucks County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	190	6.40
County	Chester County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	105	3.54
County	Delaware County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	287	9.67
County	Montgomery County	Youth 13-20	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	187	6.30
	Location	Age group

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.

Location:

Reason:

LocationType	Location	Reason	Dates	DataFormat	Population	% of Children Served (All 4 Locations, All Discharge Reasons; values not filtered)
County	Bucks County	Adoption	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	42	5.49
County	Bucks County	Death of Child	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Emancipation	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	30	3.92
County	Bucks County	Guardianshp	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	27	3.53
County	Bucks County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	13	1.70
County	Bucks County	Reunification	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	125	16.34
County	Bucks County	Runaway	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Bucks County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	3	0.39
County	Chester County	Adoption	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	16	2.09
County	Chester County	Death of Child	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Emancipation	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	15	1.96
County	Chester County	Guardianshp	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	2	0.26
County	Chester County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	3	0.39
County	Chester County	Reunification	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	45	5.88
County	Chester County	Runaway	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Chester County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	2	0.26
County	Delaware County	Adoption	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	45	5.88
County	Delaware County	Death of Child	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Delaware County	Emancipation	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	26	3.40
County	Delaware County	Guardianshp	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	6	0.78
County	Delaware County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	22	2.88
County	Delaware County	Reunification	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	149	19.48
County	Delaware County	Runaway	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	1	0.13
County	Delaware County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	3	0.39
County	Montgomery County	Adoption	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	43	5.62
County	Montgomery County	Death of Child	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	1	0.13
County	Montgomery County	Emancipation	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	24	3.14
County	Montgomery County	Guardianshp	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	20	2.61
County	Montgomery County	Live With Relatives	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	3	0.39
County	Montgomery County	Reunification	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	96	12.55
County	Montgomery County	Runaway	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	0	0.00
County	Montgomery County	Transfer to Another Agency	Oct 2013 - Sep 2014	Number	3	0.39
	Location	Reason

The number and percent of children discharged from foster care during the reporting period by discharge reason.

Source: PPC analysis of AFCARS longitudinal file produced by Public Consulting Group for Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Children, Youth and Families.”

Percentage values are based on combined population totals for the 4 counties represented (Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Montgomery). Values do not filter in table.

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