Alabama Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 4,882 children in care
46.2%
Reunification Rate
#44 nationally
28.1%
Adoption Rate
#4 nationally
7.8%
Aging Out Rate
18.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.5
Per 1,000 Children
Alabama vs. the National Foster Care Average
Families in Alabama were reunified at a 46.2% clip in FY2022, good for a B grade and a #44-of-51 national ranking, modestly 4.3 points below the national average. By adoption, 28.1% of Alabama's exits are finalized -- modestly 2.5 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Alabama
The closest peers to Alabama's #44 reunification-rate rank.
Performance Metrics
Placement Types
Child Maltreatment, NCANDS 2022
Source: HHS National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System HHS National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System
62,840
Reports
8,124
Victims
7.6
Per 1,000 children
Alabama children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Alabama
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Alabama?
4,882 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.5 per 1,000 children.
What is Alabama's foster care grade?
B, ranked #44 of 51 states for reunification rate (46.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Alabama?
28.1%, ranked #4 of 51 states.
How does Alabama compare to other states on aging out?
7.8% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.2 points above the national rate.
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