Mississippi Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 3,286 children in care
44.2%
Reunification Rate
#49 nationally
27.2%
Adoption Rate
#18 nationally
9.4%
Aging Out Rate
21.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.8
Per 1,000 Children
Where Mississippi Falls Relative to National Rates
Families in Mississippi were reunified at a 44.2% clip in FY2022, good for a C grade and a #49-of-51 national ranking, notably 6.3 points below the national average. The state's 27.2% adoption rate comes in narrowly 1.6 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Mississippi
The closest peers to Mississippi's #49 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
48,640
Reports
6,234
Victims
9.2
Per 1,000 children
Mississippi children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Mississippi
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Mississippi?
3,286 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.8 per 1,000 children.
What is Mississippi's foster care grade?
C, ranked #49 of 51 states for reunification rate (44.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Mississippi?
27.2%, ranked #18 of 51 states.
How does Mississippi compare to other states on aging out?
9.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.8 points above the national rate.
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