Maryland Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 6,234 children in care
52.4%
Reunification Rate
#17 nationally
23.8%
Adoption Rate
#40 nationally
6.9%
Aging Out Rate
20.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.6
Per 1,000 Children
Maryland's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
With a B grade (#17 nationally), Maryland posted a 52.4% reunification rate in FY2022 -- narrowly 1.9 points above the national benchmark. Maryland exits 23.8% of children through adoption, narrowly 1.8 points below the nationwide figure.
States Ranked Near Maryland
The closest peers to Maryland's #17 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
68,420
Reports
10,234
Victims
7.6
Per 1,000 children
Maryland children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Maryland
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Maryland?
6,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.6 per 1,000 children.
What is Maryland's foster care grade?
B, ranked #17 of 51 states for reunification rate (52.4%).
What is the adoption rate in Maryland?
23.8%, ranked #40 of 51 states.
How does Maryland compare to other states on aging out?
6.9% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.7 points below the national rate.
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