Florida Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 19,842 children in care
47.3%
Reunification Rate
#39 nationally
27.4%
Adoption Rate
#13 nationally
8.4%
Aging Out Rate
17.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.9
Per 1,000 Children
Where Florida Falls Relative to National Rates
Florida's FY2022 reunification rate of 47.3% runs modestly 3.2 points below the national average, anchoring its B grade (#39 of 51). By adoption, 27.4% of Florida's exits are finalized -- narrowly 1.8 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Florida
The closest peers to Florida's #39 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
213,840
Reports
37,246
Victims
9.3
Per 1,000 children
Florida children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Florida
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Florida?
19,842 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Florida's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #39-of-51 national rank on reunification (47.3%).
What is the adoption rate in Florida?
Florida adopts out 27.4% of exits -- #13 of 51 nationally.
How does Florida compare to other states on aging out?
8.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.8 points above the national rate.
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