Kentucky

Population under 18: 997,000

Child Protective Services workforce: 1,577

CPS worker to child ratio: 1: 632

Rate of children receiving preventative services, per 1,000: 43.5 (U.S. average, 27.5)

Number of children entered foster care in 2002: 5,188

Number of adoptions requiring child welfare staff involvement, 2002: 552

Hotline for reporting suspected abuse: (800) 752-6200, or call (800) 422-4453 for additional assistance from Childhelp U.S.A.

All data based on 2001 reporting except as noted.