New Mexico Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 4,156 children in care
44.6%
Reunification Rate
#48 nationally
25.4%
Adoption Rate
#32 nationally
9.8%
Aging Out Rate
22.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
8.9
Per 1,000 Children
How New Mexico Compares to the National Average
FY2022 reunification in New Mexico landed at 44.6% -- #48 of 51 states and a C grade, notably 5.9 points below where the nation sits. New Mexico exits 25.4% of children through adoption, narrowly 0.2 points below the nationwide figure.
States Ranked Near New Mexico
The closest peers to New Mexico's #48 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
48,420
Reports
6,234
Victims
13.3
Per 1,000 children
New Mexico children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in New Mexico
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in New Mexico?
4,156 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 8.9 per 1,000 children.
What is New Mexico's foster care grade?
C, ranked #48 of 51 states for reunification rate (44.6%).
What is the adoption rate in New Mexico?
25.4%, ranked #32 of 51 states.
How does New Mexico compare to other states on aging out?
9.8% of youth age out without permanency -- 2.2 points above the national rate.
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