Research Report 7 (1997) - TheAboriginal Child Placement Principle

Table 3: Placement of Aboriginal Children into Alternative Care 1993-1995


Aboriginal Group Home (Marella)

1993: 8**

1994: 13

1995: 26

Total: 47

Aboriginal Foster Care

1993: 2**

1994: 1

1995: 1

Total: 4

non-Aboriginal Foster Care

1993: 0**

1994: 8

1995: 2

Total: 10

Total

1993: 10

1994: 22

1995: 29

Total: 61

Percentage of children in non-Aboriginal care

1993: 0%

1994: 36%

1995: 7%

Total: 16%

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