Connecticut Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 3,214 children in care
55.8%
Reunification Rate
#8 nationally
23.4%
Adoption Rate
#42 nationally
6.8%
Aging Out Rate
19.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.5
Per 1,000 Children
Connecticut vs. the National Foster Care Average
Connecticut's FY2022 reunification rate of 55.8% runs notably 5.3 points above the national average, anchoring its A grade (#8 of 51). By adoption, 23.4% of Connecticut's exits are finalized -- modestly 2.2 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Connecticut
The closest peers to Connecticut's #8 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
42,680
Reports
6,734
Victims
9.5
Per 1,000 children
Connecticut children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Connecticut
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Connecticut?
3,214 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.5 per 1,000 children.
What is Connecticut's foster care grade?
A -- Connecticut placed #8 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 55.8%.
What is the adoption rate in Connecticut?
#42 of 51 states, at 23.4%.
How does Connecticut compare to other states on aging out?
6.8% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.8 points below the national rate.
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