Indiana Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 8,924 children in care
46.8%
Reunification Rate
#41 nationally
27.8%
Adoption Rate
#5 nationally
8.3%
Aging Out Rate
18.7 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.6
Per 1,000 Children
Indiana's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
FY2022 reunification in Indiana landed at 46.8% -- #41 of 51 states and a B grade, modestly 3.7 points below where the nation sits. On adoption, Indiana reports 27.8%, running modestly 2.2 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Indiana
The closest peers to Indiana's #41 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
98,470
Reports
14,234
Victims
8.9
Per 1,000 children
Indiana children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Indiana
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Indiana?
8,924 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.6 per 1,000 children.
What is Indiana's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #41-of-51 national rank on reunification (46.8%).
What is the adoption rate in Indiana?
Indiana adopts out 27.8% of exits -- #5 of 51 nationally.
How does Indiana compare to other states on aging out?
8.3% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.7 points above the national rate.
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