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FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families

Family Statistics

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Some statistics according to Welcoming Schools:
Nearly half of all children in the United States belong to a minority group.
(Pew Research Social and Demographic Trends (2012)
16 percent of children in the U.S. live with a grandparent or other relative.
(Rose Kreider & Renee Ellis (2011) Living Arrangements of Children: 2009, Current Population Reports. U.S. Census Bureau)
Almost 2.5 million fathers are the primary caregivers for their children.
(Timothy Grall (2011) Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2009, Current Population Reports. U.S. Census Bureau)
More than 1.8 million children are adopted.
 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2009) Adoption USA: A Chartbook Based on the 2007 National Survey of Adoptive Parents)
16 percent of all children in the U.S. live in blended families including stepparents and step or half-siblings.
(Rose Kreider & Renee Ellis (2011) Living Arrangements of Children: 2009, Current Population Reports. U.S. Census Bureau)
In nearly every U.S. County, there are gay and lesbian headed households. 
(Movement Advancement Project, Family Equality Council & Center for American Progress (2011) “LGBT Families: Facts at a Glance.” Movement Advancement Project (2012) Percent of Same-Sex Couples Raising Children.)