Oregon Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 7,236 children in care
52.8%
Reunification Rate
#16 nationally
24.6%
Adoption Rate
#37 nationally
7.2%
Aging Out Rate
19.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
7.8
Per 1,000 Children
Oregon's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
With a B grade (#16 nationally), Oregon posted a 52.8% reunification rate in FY2022 -- modestly 2.3 points above the national benchmark. On adoption, Oregon reports 24.6%, running narrowly 1.0 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Oregon
The closest peers to Oregon's #16 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
68,420
Reports
9,234
Victims
9.9
Per 1,000 children
Oregon children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Oregon
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Oregon?
7,236 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 7.8 per 1,000 children.
What is Oregon's foster care grade?
B, ranked #16 of 51 states for reunification rate (52.8%).
What is the adoption rate in Oregon?
24.6%, ranked #37 of 51 states.
How does Oregon compare to other states on aging out?
7.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.4 points below the national rate.
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