Ohio Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 14,678 children in care
48.6%
Reunification Rate
#33 nationally
26.8%
Adoption Rate
#21 nationally
8.0%
Aging Out Rate
18.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.4
Per 1,000 Children
Ohio vs. the National Foster Care Average
Ranked #33 of 51 nationally, Ohio reunified 48.6% of children with families in FY2022, a B-grade outcome running narrowly 1.9 points below the national average. By adoption, 26.8% of Ohio's exits are finalized -- narrowly 1.2 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Ohio
The closest peers to Ohio's #33 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
148,420
Reports
22,234
Victims
8.2
Per 1,000 children
Ohio children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Ohio
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Ohio?
14,678 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.4 per 1,000 children.
What is Ohio's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #33-of-51 national rank on reunification (48.6%).
What is the adoption rate in Ohio?
Ohio adopts out 26.8% of exits -- #21 of 51 nationally.
How does Ohio compare to other states on aging out?
8.0% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.4 points above the national rate.
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