Arkansas Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 4,102 children in care
44.8%
Reunification Rate
#47 nationally
27.6%
Adoption Rate
#9 nationally
8.9%
Aging Out Rate
19.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.9
Per 1,000 Children
How Arkansas Compares to the National Average
With a C grade (#47 nationally), Arkansas posted a 44.8% reunification rate in FY2022 -- notably 5.7 points below the national benchmark. Arkansas exits 27.6% of children through adoption, modestly 2.0 points above the nationwide figure.
States Ranked Near Arkansas
The closest peers to Arkansas's #47 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
48,670
Reports
7,234
Victims
10.3
Per 1,000 children
Arkansas children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Arkansas
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Arkansas?
4,102 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Arkansas's foster care grade?
C, ranked #47 of 51 states for reunification rate (44.8%).
What is the adoption rate in Arkansas?
27.6%, ranked #9 of 51 states.
How does Arkansas compare to other states on aging out?
8.9% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.3 points above the national rate.
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