Michigan Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 11,234 children in care
51.2%
Reunification Rate
#23 nationally
26.4%
Adoption Rate
#24 nationally
7.3%
Aging Out Rate
19.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.9
Per 1,000 Children
Michigan's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
FY2022 reunification in Michigan landed at 51.2% -- #23 of 51 states and a B grade, narrowly 0.7 points above where the nation sits. Its adoption rate of 26.4% is narrowly 0.8 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Michigan
The closest peers to Michigan's #23 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
124,480
Reports
18,234
Victims
8.0
Per 1,000 children
Michigan children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Michigan
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Michigan?
11,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Michigan's foster care grade?
B, ranked #23 of 51 states for reunification rate (51.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Michigan?
26.4%, ranked #24 of 51 states.
How does Michigan compare to other states on aging out?
7.3% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.3 points below the national rate.
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