District of Columbia Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,234 children in care
51.8%
Reunification Rate
#20 nationally
20.6%
Adoption Rate
#51 nationally
7.4%
Aging Out Rate
26.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
9.5
Per 1,000 Children
Where District of Columbia Falls Relative to National Rates
Ranked #20 of 51 nationally, District of Columbia reunified 51.8% of children with families in FY2022, a B-grade outcome running narrowly 1.3 points above the national average. Adoption sits at 20.6% here, notably 5.0 points below where the nation stands.
States Ranked Near District of Columbia
The closest peers to District of Columbia's #20 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
12,640
Reports
1,456
Victims
11.2
Per 1,000 children
District of Columbia children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in District of Columbia
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in District of Columbia?
1,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 9.5 per 1,000 children.
What is District of Columbia's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #20-of-51 national rank on reunification (51.8%).
What is the adoption rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia adopts out 20.6% of exits -- #51 of 51 nationally.
How does District of Columbia compare to other states on aging out?
7.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.2 points below the national rate.
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