New Jersey Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 8,356 children in care
54.8%
Reunification Rate
#9 nationally
22.6%
Adoption Rate
#44 nationally
6.4%
Aging Out Rate
22.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.0
Per 1,000 Children
Where New Jersey Falls Relative to National Rates
New Jersey's FY2022 reunification rate of 54.8% runs modestly 4.3 points above the national average, anchoring its B grade (#9 of 51). Adoption sits at 22.6% here, modestly 3.0 points below where the nation stands.
States Ranked Near New Jersey
The closest peers to New Jersey's #9 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
88,640
Reports
13,234
Victims
6.3
Per 1,000 children
New Jersey children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in New Jersey
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in New Jersey?
8,356 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.0 per 1,000 children.
What is New Jersey's foster care grade?
B -- New Jersey placed #9 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 54.8%.
What is the adoption rate in New Jersey?
#44 of 51 states, at 22.6%.
How does New Jersey compare to other states on aging out?
6.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.2 points below the national rate.
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