According to the annual report of the Arizona Childhood Fatality Review Team, 10 percent of child deaths in 2004 involved parental drug or alcohol use, and in 20 percent of these cases meth was a factor.

Thirty percent of all child deaths were preventable, researchers said.

"We need better funding for substance abuse programs," said Dr. Mary Rimsza, Arizona State researcher and professor who led the report. "Not put the children in foster care, but instead let the substance-using parent get help while still taking care of their children."

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