1. The majority of children in out-of-home care are:

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The correct answer is children who have been abused or neglected. At any given time, about 55% to 70% of the children in out-of-home care are there because of abuse or neglect.

2. Most of the students in out-of-home care that you encounter will be living in a:

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The correct answer is a foster home. Foster homes are families licensed to provide care for related or unrelated children. They are licensed by the public, private, or tribal child welfare agencies, to provide care for up to four children.

3. The suspension rate for students in out-of-home care is about __________ that of the general student population.

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The correct answer is 4 to 5 times higher. The suspension rate for students in out-of-home care is significantly higher than students in the general population at all grade levels - over 4 times higher in K-5 and 9-12, and over 5 times higher in 6-8.

4. In grades 9-12, the expulsion rate of students in out-of-home care is _________ that of the general student population.

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The correct answer is over 12 times. The difference between students in out-of-home care and students in the general population is significant – over 7 times higher for students in grades 6-8 and over 12 times higher for OHC students in grades 9-12.

5. Approximately _____ of students in out-of-home care in Wisconsin attend more than one school in a single school year.

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The correct answer is 44%. Children living in out-of-homecare often have to move to a new community or a new school. This has a significant impact on their educational stability and achievement