Following are some of the highlights of a survey we conducted to determine where South County has needs. For a complete report please call (541)863-4115.
In 2002, South County children comprised 49% of the Douglas C.A.R.E.S. client base. (Source: Conversation, Early Intervention/ Early Child Special Education Representative, October 2006)
In 2005-2006 there were 82 referrals from South County for Adapt Youth Services. In the same year there were 123 clients from South County for Adapt Adult Treatment Services. (Source: Adapt)
The average rate of poverty in South County communities is 14.9%. The average rate of poverty in Roseburg is 7.8%. (Source: U.S. Census 2000)
In 2006, Douglas C.A.R.E.S. served 31 children from South County; 28 were cases of sexual abuse, 3 were physical abuse, 1 was a classified witness to violence, and 2 were other or unknown. (Source: Conversation, Early Intervention/Early Child Special Education Representative, October 2006)
Between 2003 and 2005, there were 97 teen pregnancies in South County. (Source: Oregon Center for Health Statistics)
In 2005-2006, Battered Persons Advocacy served 442 clients from South County - roughly 15% of all clientele. (Source: Battered Persons Advocacy)
