Kansas Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 5,012 children in care
49.2%
Reunification Rate
#30 nationally
27.6%
Adoption Rate
#10 nationally
7.8%
Aging Out Rate
17.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
7.2
Per 1,000 Children
Benchmarking Kansas Against the Rest of the Country
Ranked #30 of 51 nationally, Kansas reunified 49.2% of children with families in FY2022, a B-grade outcome running narrowly 1.3 points below the national average. By adoption, 27.6% of Kansas's exits are finalized -- modestly 2.0 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Kansas
The closest peers to Kansas's #30 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
52,480
Reports
7,234
Victims
10.3
Per 1,000 children
Kansas children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Kansas
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Kansas?
5,012 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 7.2 per 1,000 children.
What is Kansas's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #30-of-51 national rank on reunification (49.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Kansas?
Kansas adopts out 27.6% of exits -- #10 of 51 nationally.
How does Kansas compare to other states on aging out?
7.8% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.2 points above the national rate.
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