Introduction
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Facts at a Glance
Everyday in Oklahoma Partners
Kids Count Leadership
About OICA
Overview and Findings
Child Health
Economic Clusters
State Benchmarks
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Copyright 2005

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
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OKLAHOMA KIDS COUNT FACTBOOK 2005

 

Every Day in Oklahoma…

138 babies are born
6 of the babies are born to children
53 of the babies are born without adequate prenatal care
11 of the babies are born too small

136 allegations of serious child abuse and/or neglect are investigated
36 incidents are confirmed to be child abuse and/or neglect

18 children quit high school without graduating

68 children are arrested for a crime
3 of those are arrested for a violent crime

At least 2 children die
1 of those is a baby