Nevada Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 4,234 children in care
47.6%
Reunification Rate
#36 nationally
24.8%
Adoption Rate
#35 nationally
8.6%
Aging Out Rate
18.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
6.3
Per 1,000 Children
Nevada vs. the National Foster Care Average
Nevada's FY2022 reunification rate of 47.6% runs modestly 2.9 points below the national average, anchoring its B grade (#36 of 51). By adoption, 24.8% of Nevada's exits are finalized -- narrowly 0.8 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Nevada
The closest peers to Nevada's #36 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
42,480
Reports
6,234
Victims
9.2
Per 1,000 children
Nevada children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Nevada
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Nevada?
4,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 6.3 per 1,000 children.
What is Nevada's foster care grade?
B -- Nevada placed #36 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 47.6%.
What is the adoption rate in Nevada?
#35 of 51 states, at 24.8%.
How does Nevada compare to other states on aging out?
8.6% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.0 points above the national rate.
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