Colorado Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 7,134 children in care
51.4%
Reunification Rate
#22 nationally
25.1%
Adoption Rate
#33 nationally
7.6%
Aging Out Rate
17.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.3
Per 1,000 Children
Where Colorado Falls Relative to National Rates
Families in Colorado were reunified at a 51.4% clip in FY2022, good for a B grade and a #22-of-51 national ranking, narrowly 0.9 points above the national average. By adoption, 25.1% of Colorado's exits are finalized -- narrowly 0.5 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Colorado
The closest peers to Colorado's #22 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
68,420
Reports
11,234
Victims
8.4
Per 1,000 children
Colorado children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Colorado
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Colorado?
7,134 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.3 per 1,000 children.
What is Colorado's foster care grade?
B, ranked #22 of 51 states for reunification rate (51.4%).
What is the adoption rate in Colorado?
25.1%, ranked #33 of 51 states.
How does Colorado compare to other states on aging out?
7.6% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.0 points below the national rate.
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