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Poverty in Shasta County Presented by Marta McKenzie Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency October 28, 2009

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Poverty in Shasta County Presented by Marta McKenzie Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency October 28, 2009

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    1. Poverty in Shasta County Presented by Marta McKenzie Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency October 28, 2009

    2. Presentation preview Unemployment contributes to poverty Economy’s impact on service demand Fund leveraging Multiplier effect of HHSA programs Face of recipients Ideas for you to get involved

    9. This program helps mentally or physically disabled individuals of all ages who need assistance with daily activities in order to remain safely in their homes Caregivers provide domestic services such bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting and often meal preparation, light housecleaning, shopping and laundry. Providers earn $8.85 per hour

    10. 2,793* cases in Shasta County Many clients receive care from a relative or someone else that they know Others use the Public Authority’s registry to find a screened provider

    16. Single mother households in Shasta County are seven times more likely to be living in poverty than married couple households (with children). Source: ACS 2005-2007Single mother households in Shasta County are seven times more likely to be living in poverty than married couple households (with children). Source: ACS 2005-2007

    17. Data Source: US Census – American Community Survey, 2005-2007.Data Source: US Census – American Community Survey, 2005-2007.

    18. Shasta County’s substantiated child abuse rate is 2x that of the entire state. (data from 2008). Rates are based on unduplicated counts of children with allegations, substantiations, and entering care during the time period.Data Source: CWS/CMS 2009 Quarter 1 Extract.Population Data Source: California Department of Finance annual population projections (Based on the 2000 U.S. Census).Program version: 1.10 Database version: 5D6ACFB0Shasta County’s substantiated child abuse rate is 2x that of the entire state. (data from 2008). Rates are based on unduplicated counts of children with allegations, substantiations, and entering care during the time period.Data Source: CWS/CMS 2009 Quarter 1 Extract.Population Data Source: California Department of Finance annual population projections (Based on the 2000 U.S. Census).Program version: 1.10 Database version: 5D6ACFB0

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