Kentucky Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 8,246 children in care
45.6%
Reunification Rate
#45 nationally
28.4%
Adoption Rate
#2 nationally
8.6%
Aging Out Rate
19.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
7.9
Per 1,000 Children
Kentucky's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
Kentucky earned a B grade for FY2022, driven by a 45.6% reunification rate that sits modestly 4.9 points below the national average (#45 of 51 states). Its adoption rate of 28.4% is modestly 2.8 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Kentucky
The closest peers to Kentucky's #45 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
88,420
Reports
12,234
Victims
11.8
Per 1,000 children
Kentucky children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Kentucky
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Kentucky?
8,246 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 7.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Kentucky's foster care grade?
B -- Kentucky placed #45 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 45.6%.
What is the adoption rate in Kentucky?
#2 of 51 states, at 28.4%.
How does Kentucky compare to other states on aging out?
8.6% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.0 points above the national rate.
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