Montana Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,892 children in care
46.8%
Reunification Rate
#42 nationally
26.4%
Adoption Rate
#25 nationally
9.2%
Aging Out Rate
20.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
8.0
Per 1,000 Children
Montana's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
Montana earned a B grade for FY2022, driven by a 46.8% reunification rate that sits modestly 3.7 points below the national average (#42 of 51 states). On adoption, Montana reports 26.4%, running narrowly 0.8 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Montana
The closest peers to Montana's #42 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
18,640
Reports
2,456
Victims
10.4
Per 1,000 children
Montana children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Montana
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Montana?
1,892 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 8.0 per 1,000 children.
What is Montana's foster care grade?
B -- Montana placed #42 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 46.8%.
What is the adoption rate in Montana?
#25 of 51 states, at 26.4%.
How does Montana compare to other states on aging out?
9.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.6 points above the national rate.
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