How many CSOSA offenders have dependent children? How is CSOSA attempting to meet the needs of offenders with children?
A CSOSA review of offenders entering supervision in FY 2008 revealed that 63 percent had children and 56.6 percent had dependent children (age 18 or under). Twenty-one (21) percent of those offenders with dependent children are the primary caretakers of those children. Twenty-nine (29) percent of those with dependent children reside in the same household as their child(ren). Six and one-half (6.5) percent of those with dependent children have children who are involved with the juvenile justice system. A limited number of CSOSA contract substance abuse treatment providers allow children (under age 11) to accompany offenders to residential drug treatment. The children are provided educational support (or are enrolled in school, if age appropriate), and receive primary health care screening and referrals.
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