Nebraska Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 4,132 children in care
50.6%
Reunification Rate
#25 nationally
27.8%
Adoption Rate
#6 nationally
7.6%
Aging Out Rate
17.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
8.9
Per 1,000 Children
Benchmarking Nebraska Against the Rest of the Country
Nebraska's FY2022 reunification rate of 50.6% runs narrowly 0.1 points above the national average, anchoring its B grade (#25 of 51). The state's 27.8% adoption rate comes in modestly 2.2 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Nebraska
The closest peers to Nebraska's #25 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
38,240
Reports
5,234
Victims
11.2
Per 1,000 children
Nebraska children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Nebraska
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Nebraska?
4,132 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 8.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Nebraska's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #25-of-51 national rank on reunification (50.6%).
What is the adoption rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska adopts out 27.8% of exits -- #6 of 51 nationally.
How does Nebraska compare to other states on aging out?
7.6% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.0 points below the national rate.
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