Delaware Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 844 children in care
52.1%
Reunification Rate
#19 nationally
26.8%
Adoption Rate
#19 nationally
7.2%
Aging Out Rate
18.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
3.9
Per 1,000 Children
Benchmarking Delaware Against the Rest of the Country
Delaware's FY2022 reunification rate of 52.1% runs narrowly 1.6 points above the national average, anchoring its B grade (#19 of 51). Adoption sits at 26.8% here, narrowly 1.2 points above where the nation stands.
States Ranked Near Delaware
The closest peers to Delaware's #19 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
2,134
Victims
9.9
Per 1,000 children
Delaware children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Delaware
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Delaware?
844 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 3.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Delaware's foster care grade?
B -- Delaware placed #19 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 52.1%.
What is the adoption rate in Delaware?
#19 of 51 states, at 26.8%.
How does Delaware compare to other states on aging out?
7.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.4 points below the national rate.
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