Massachusetts

Population under 18: 1,501,000

Child Protective Services workforce: 311

CPS worker to child ratio: 1: 4,826

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

Number of children entered foster care in 2002: 6,562

Number of adoptions requiring child welfare staff involvement, 2002: 808

Hotline for reporting suspected abuse: (800) 792-5200, or call (800) 422-4453 for additional assistance from Childhelp U.S.A.

All data based on 2001 reporting except as noted.