Characteristic N % Mean (Range)
Age (years) 793   10.1 (0-17)
Female sex 793 38  
Race/ethnicity of child 785  
White   63
Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) 16
Hispanic 15
Other 6
Respondent 789  
Mother   78
Father 16
Other 6
Highest household education 779  
Less than high school   5
High school 12
More than high school 84
Insurance 792  
Private only   59
Public only 30
Both public and private 6
Other comprehensive insurance 3
Uninsured 2
Family Characteristics
Primary language not English    
Cash Assistance Program 288 10
SSI supported 778 8
Healthcare Characteristics
Has primary care provider 793 93
Has medical home 791 92
ER visits in last year 791   0.9 (0-14)
Average missed school days 666 5.1 (0-21)
Table 2: Characteristics of Illinois Participants in National Survey-Children with Special Healthcare Needs.