Tennessee Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 7,856 children in care
47.2%
Reunification Rate
#40 nationally
27.8%
Adoption Rate
#7 nationally
8.4%
Aging Out Rate
18.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
4.9
Per 1,000 Children
Tennessee's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
FY2022 reunification in Tennessee landed at 47.2% -- #40 of 51 states and a B grade, modestly 3.3 points below where the nation sits. Its adoption rate of 27.8% is modestly 2.2 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Tennessee
The closest peers to Tennessee's #40 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
88,420
Reports
12,234
Victims
7.7
Per 1,000 children
Tennessee children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Tennessee
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Tennessee?
7,856 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 4.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Tennessee's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #40-of-51 national rank on reunification (47.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Tennessee?
Tennessee adopts out 27.8% of exits -- #7 of 51 nationally.
How does Tennessee 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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