Utah Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 1,934 children in care
53.4%
Reunification Rate
#14 nationally
28.2%
Adoption Rate
#3 nationally
6.8%
Aging Out Rate
15.6 mo
Median Length of Stay
2.1
Per 1,000 Children
Utah's Standing Against National Benchmarks
FY2022 reunification in Utah landed at 53.4% -- #14 of 51 states and a B grade, modestly 2.9 points above where the nation sits. On adoption, Utah reports 28.2%, running modestly 2.6 points above the national mark.
States Ranked Near Utah
The closest peers to Utah's #14 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
38,640
Reports
4,234
Victims
4.6
Per 1,000 children
Utah children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Utah
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Utah?
1,934 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 2.1 per 1,000 children.
What is Utah's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #14-of-51 national rank on reunification (53.4%).
What is the adoption rate in Utah?
Utah adopts out 28.2% of exits -- #3 of 51 nationally.
How does Utah compare to other states on aging out?
6.8% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.8 points below the national rate.
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