Maine Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,524 children in care
56.8%
Reunification Rate
#5 nationally
24.6%
Adoption Rate
#36 nationally
6.4%
Aging Out Rate
19.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
6.0
Per 1,000 Children
How Maine Compares to the National Average
Maine earned a A grade for FY2022, driven by a 56.8% reunification rate that sits notably 6.3 points above the national average (#5 of 51 states). Maine exits 24.6% of children through adoption, narrowly 1.0 points below the nationwide figure.
States Ranked Near Maine
The closest peers to Maine's #5 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
18,240
Reports
2,456
Victims
9.7
Per 1,000 children
Maine children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Maine
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Maine?
1,524 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 6.0 per 1,000 children.
What is Maine's foster care grade?
A -- Maine placed #5 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 56.8%.
What is the adoption rate in Maine?
#36 of 51 states, at 24.6%.
How does Maine compare to other states on aging out?
6.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.2 points below the national rate.
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