Arizona Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 8,234 children in care
48.7%
Reunification Rate
#31 nationally
24.3%
Adoption Rate
#39 nationally
8.1%
Aging Out Rate
16.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.0
Per 1,000 Children
Arizona's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
FY2022 reunification in Arizona landed at 48.7% -- #31 of 51 states and a B grade, narrowly 1.8 points below where the nation sits. Its adoption rate of 24.3% is narrowly 1.3 points below the national figure.
States Ranked Near Arizona
The closest peers to Arizona's #31 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
92,480
Reports
16,234
Victims
9.9
Per 1,000 children
Arizona children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Arizona
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Arizona?
8,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.0 per 1,000 children.
What is Arizona's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #31-of-51 national rank on reunification (48.7%).
What is the adoption rate in Arizona?
Arizona adopts out 24.3% of exits -- #39 of 51 nationally.
How does Arizona compare to other states on aging out?
8.1% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.5 points above the national rate.
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