South Dakota Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 2,456 children in care
45.4%
Reunification Rate
#46 nationally
26.8%
Adoption Rate
#22 nationally
9.1%
Aging Out Rate
20.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
11.7
Per 1,000 Children
South Dakota's Standing Against National Benchmarks
With a B grade (#46 nationally), South Dakota posted a 45.4% reunification rate in FY2022 -- notably 5.1 points below the national benchmark. Its adoption rate of 26.8% is narrowly 1.2 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near South Dakota
The closest peers to South Dakota's #46 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
22,640
Reports
2,956
Victims
14.1
Per 1,000 children
South Dakota children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in South Dakota
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in South Dakota?
2,456 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 11.7 per 1,000 children.
What is South Dakota's foster care grade?
B, ranked #46 of 51 states for reunification rate (45.4%).
What is the adoption rate in South Dakota?
26.8%, ranked #22 of 51 states.
How does South Dakota compare to other states on aging out?
9.1% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.5 points above the national rate.
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