Trends in Foster Care and Adoption: FY 2012 – 2021

Source: AFCARS data, U.S. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children, Youth and Families

Publication Date: November 1, 2022

Introduction

The report and data visualization below present national estimates related to children who experience time in foster care and who are adopted from the foster care system, relative to each Federal Fiscal Year shown. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, estimates may change over time. This reflects all AFCARS data received as of June 28, 2022 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2021.

The national dataset and state data tables are available for download as well.

Trends in Foster Care and Adoption FY 2012 – 2021 (PDF)

National Dataset 2012 – 2021 (XLSX)

State Dataset 2012 – 2021 (XLSX)

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