Georgia Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 9,624 children in care
48.6%
Reunification Rate
#32 nationally
25.8%
Adoption Rate
#28 nationally
8.2%
Aging Out Rate
18.9 mo
Median Length of Stay
3.8
Per 1,000 Children
How Georgia Compares to the National Average
With a B grade (#32 nationally), Georgia posted a 48.6% reunification rate in FY2022 -- narrowly 1.9 points below the national benchmark. Its adoption rate of 25.8% is narrowly 0.2 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Georgia
The closest peers to Georgia's #32 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
112,480
Reports
17,234
Victims
6.7
Per 1,000 children
Georgia children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Georgia
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Georgia?
9,624 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 3.8 per 1,000 children.
What is Georgia's foster care grade?
B, ranked #32 of 51 states for reunification rate (48.6%).
What is the adoption rate in Georgia?
25.8%, ranked #28 of 51 states.
How does Georgia compare to other states on aging out?
8.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.6 points above the national rate.
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