North Dakota Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,678 children in care
47.8%
Reunification Rate
#35 nationally
27.4%
Adoption Rate
#15 nationally
8.4%
Aging Out Rate
19.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
10.1
Per 1,000 Children
North Dakota's Standing Against National Benchmarks
North Dakota earned a B grade for FY2022, driven by a 47.8% reunification rate that sits modestly 2.7 points below the national average (#35 of 51 states). North Dakota exits 27.4% of children through adoption, narrowly 1.8 points above the nationwide figure.
States Ranked Near North Dakota
The closest peers to North Dakota's #35 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
14,640
Reports
1,956
Victims
11.8
Per 1,000 children
North Dakota children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in North Dakota
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in North Dakota?
1,678 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 10.1 per 1,000 children.
What is North Dakota's foster care grade?
B -- North Dakota placed #35 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 47.8%.
What is the adoption rate in North Dakota?
#15 of 51 states, at 27.4%.
How does North Dakota compare to other states on aging out?
8.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.8 points above the national rate.
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