New Hampshire Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 934 children in care
57.4%
Reunification Rate
#4 nationally
22.8%
Adoption Rate
#43 nationally
6.2%
Aging Out Rate
20.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
3.8
Per 1,000 Children
New Hampshire's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
With a A grade (#4 nationally), New Hampshire posted a 57.4% reunification rate in FY2022 -- notably 6.9 points above the national benchmark. On adoption, New Hampshire reports 22.8%, running modestly 2.8 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near New Hampshire
The closest peers to New Hampshire's #4 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
14,280
Reports
1,956
Victims
7.9
Per 1,000 children
New Hampshire children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in New Hampshire
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in New Hampshire?
934 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 3.8 per 1,000 children.
What is New Hampshire's foster care grade?
A, ranked #4 of 51 states for reunification rate (57.4%).
What is the adoption rate in New Hampshire?
22.8%, ranked #43 of 51 states.
How does New Hampshire compare to other states on aging out?
6.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.4 points below the national rate.
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