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Statistics related to the incidence of child abuse can be overwhelming. Some health care professionals refer to child abuse as a national epidemic. Studies estimate that as many as one in three girls and one in six boys will experience some form of child abuse by the time they reach the age of 18.

TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED BY CARES NORTHWEST in 2007: 4320

Children receiving assessment services at CARES Northwest: 1279

Children receiving inpatient consults at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital: 128

Children receiving social work consults at Legacy Emanuel Emergency Department: 199

Children referred to other resources: 1217
CARES Northwest Intake Counselors determine the most appropriate follow-up for every referral call. If an assessment isn't warranted, families may be referred to primary care providers, counseling resources, or community partners.

Children attending the Kids Preventing Child Abuse program: 1497
Of the children receiving assessment services at CARES Northwest:
An average of 107 were served each month
An average of 5 were served each day
Gender: 66% girls and 34% boys
Age
Preschool (<5)
28%
Elementary school (5-12)
53%
Teen (13-17)
19%
Referral concerns (alone or with other concerns)**
Sexual abuse
67%
Physical abuse
23%
High-risk environment
19%
Witness to violence
11%
Neglect
6%
Drug-endangered child
5%
Non abuse/second medical opinion
2%
**24% of children are evaluated for two or more concerns.

For more information, contact CARES Northwest at (503) 276-9000.
 
 
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