Idaho Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,734 children in care
49.8%
Reunification Rate
#27 nationally
28.6%
Adoption Rate
#1 nationally
7.4%
Aging Out Rate
16.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
3.9
Per 1,000 Children
Where Idaho Falls Relative to National Rates
Families in Idaho were reunified at a 49.8% clip in FY2022, good for a B grade and a #27-of-51 national ranking, narrowly 0.7 points below the national average. By adoption, 28.6% of Idaho's exits are finalized -- modestly 3.0 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Idaho
The closest peers to Idaho's #27 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
24,680
Reports
3,456
Victims
7.8
Per 1,000 children
Idaho children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Idaho
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Idaho?
1,734 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 3.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Idaho's foster care grade?
B, ranked #27 of 51 states for reunification rate (49.8%).
What is the adoption rate in Idaho?
28.6%, ranked #1 of 51 states.
How does Idaho 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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