Rhode Island Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,456 children in care
57.8%
Reunification Rate
#3 nationally
22.4%
Adoption Rate
#45 nationally
5.9%
Aging Out Rate
21.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
6.8
Per 1,000 Children
Rhode Island's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
FY2022 reunification in Rhode Island landed at 57.8% -- #3 of 51 states and a A grade, notably 7.3 points above where the nation sits. Rhode Island exits 22.4% of children through adoption, modestly 3.2 points below the nationwide figure.
States Ranked Near Rhode Island
The closest peers to Rhode Island's #3 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
16,840
Reports
2,456
Victims
11.5
Per 1,000 children
Rhode Island children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Rhode Island
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Rhode Island?
1,456 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 6.8 per 1,000 children.
What is Rhode Island's foster care grade?
A A, reflecting a #3-of-51 national rank on reunification (57.8%).
What is the adoption rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island adopts out 22.4% of exits -- #45 of 51 nationally.
How does Rhode Island compare to other states on aging out?
5.9% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.7 points below the national rate.
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