Children with divorced or separated parents/guardians in Delaware
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Why This Indicator Matters
The composition of families in America is constantly changing, and as a result, the type of primary caregiver in children's lives varies widely. Families may be headed by biological parents, step-parents, foster parents or other relatives. The number of caregivers in a household also varies widely, and increasingly, single parents have become primary caregivers in many families. Single parenting comes with a variety of unique challenges and research indicates that children growing up in single parent households face an increased risk for cognitive, financial, social and emotional concerns.
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Children who experienced the divorce or separation of a parent or guardian, two-year average
Data Source:
Center for Child and Adolescent Health, National Survey of Children's Health
Footnotes: Data last updated: 12/2022