Alaska Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 2,156 children in care
43.1%
Reunification Rate
#50 nationally
25.8%
Adoption Rate
#27 nationally
9.4%
Aging Out Rate
20.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
11.8
Per 1,000 Children
Benchmarking Alaska Against the Rest of the Country
Alaska's FY2022 reunification rate of 43.1% runs notably 7.4 points below the national average, anchoring its C grade (#50 of 51). Adoption sits at 25.8% here, narrowly 0.2 points above where the nation stands.
States Ranked Near Alaska
The closest peers to Alaska's #50 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
14,280
Reports
2,856
Victims
15.7
Per 1,000 children
Alaska children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Alaska
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Alaska?
2,156 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 11.8 per 1,000 children.
What is Alaska's foster care grade?
C -- Alaska placed #50 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 43.1%.
What is the adoption rate in Alaska?
#27 of 51 states, at 25.8%.
How does Alaska compare to other states on aging out?
9.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.8 points above the national rate.
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