Children with Adverse Experiences (Parent Reported), by Type (CA & U.S. Only)

Year(s): 2017-2021

United StatesPercent
Experienced Economic Hardship15.8%
Parent or Guardian Got Divorced or Separated23.0%
Parent or Guardian Died3.1%
Parent or Guardian Served Time in Jail7.0%
Witnessed Domestic Violence5.2%
Witnessed or Experienced Neighborhood Violence3.9%
Household Member Was Mentally Ill7.9%
Household Member Abused Alcohol or Drugs8.3%
Treated Unfairly Because of Race/Ethnicity4.5%
Treated Unfairly Because of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity1.4%