Lag Measure 5: Disproportionality rate in care
Why is the lag baseline measure important? Children and families from different identity groups are often represented disproportionately, which may lead to services being provided differently and may result in disparate outcomes for these children and families. The percentage that a specific group makes up in the general population divided by the percentage that the same group makes up of a specific case point (e.g., screened-in, foster care entry, in-care…). A Disproportionality Index is generally communicated in a number. What is significant about this graph? The AFCARS data over a four-year look-back period indicate that children who classify as Multi-Racial have the highest rate of disproportionality in care.
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Data Source: Data Advocacy,Casey Family Programs 8.23.24 | Datasource: public NCANDS and AFCARS files obtained from NDACAN. Prepared by Foster America.
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