Vermont Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 456 children in care
59.4%
Reunification Rate
#1 nationally
22.2%
Adoption Rate
#46 nationally
5.6%
Aging Out Rate
20.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
3.9
Per 1,000 Children
Where Vermont Falls Relative to National Rates
Families in Vermont were reunified at a 59.4% clip in FY2022, good for a A grade and a #1-of-51 national ranking, notably 8.9 points above the national average. By adoption, 22.2% of Vermont's exits are finalized -- modestly 3.4 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Vermont
The closest peers to Vermont's #1 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
8,640
Reports
1,234
Victims
10.5
Per 1,000 children
Vermont children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Vermont
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Vermont?
456 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 3.9 per 1,000 children.
What is Vermont's foster care grade?
A, ranked #1 of 51 states for reunification rate (59.4%).
What is the adoption rate in Vermont?
22.2%, ranked #46 of 51 states.
How does Vermont compare to other states on aging out?
5.6% of youth age out without permanency -- 2.0 points below the national rate.
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