Missouri Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 9,124 children in care
48.4%
Reunification Rate
#34 nationally
27.6%
Adoption Rate
#11 nationally
8.1%
Aging Out Rate
18.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
6.4
Per 1,000 Children
Where Missouri Falls Relative to National Rates
Missouri's FY2022 reunification rate of 48.4% runs modestly 2.1 points below the national average, anchoring its B grade (#34 of 51). The state's 27.6% adoption rate comes in modestly 2.0 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Missouri
The closest peers to Missouri's #34 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
98,420
Reports
14,234
Victims
10.0
Per 1,000 children
Missouri children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Missouri
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Missouri?
9,124 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 6.4 per 1,000 children.
What is Missouri's foster care grade?
B -- Missouri placed #34 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 48.4%.
What is the adoption rate in Missouri?
#11 of 51 states, at 27.6%.
How does Missouri compare to other states on aging out?
8.1% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.5 points above the national rate.
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