Illinois Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 13,246 children in care
50.8%
Reunification Rate
#24 nationally
26.2%
Adoption Rate
#26 nationally
7.1%
Aging Out Rate
20.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.7
Per 1,000 Children
Illinois vs. the National Foster Care Average
Illinois's FY2022 reunification rate of 50.8% runs narrowly 0.3 points above the national average, anchoring its B grade (#24 of 51). The state's 26.2% adoption rate comes in narrowly 0.6 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Illinois
The closest peers to Illinois's #24 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
148,420
Reports
22,346
Victims
7.9
Per 1,000 children
Illinois children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Illinois
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Illinois?
13,246 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.7 per 1,000 children.
What is Illinois's foster care grade?
B -- Illinois placed #24 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 50.8%.
What is the adoption rate in Illinois?
#26 of 51 states, at 26.2%.
How does Illinois compare to other states on aging out?
7.1% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.5 points below the national rate.
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