New York Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 17,856 children in care
56.4%
Reunification Rate
#6 nationally
21.8%
Adoption Rate
#47 nationally
5.6%
Aging Out Rate
23.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.3
Per 1,000 Children
New York's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
New York earned a A grade for FY2022, driven by a 56.4% reunification rate that sits notably 5.9 points above the national average (#6 of 51 states). On adoption, New York reports 21.8%, running modestly 3.8 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near New York
The closest peers to New York's #6 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
188,640
Reports
28,234
Victims
6.8
Per 1,000 children
New York children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in New York
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in New York?
17,856 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.3 per 1,000 children.
What is New York's foster care grade?
A -- New York placed #6 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 56.4%.
What is the adoption rate in New York?
#47 of 51 states, at 21.8%.
How does New York compare to other states on aging out?
5.6% of youth age out without permanency -- 2.0 points below the national rate.
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