Virginia Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 5,856 children in care
53.6%
Reunification Rate
#13 nationally
24.4%
Adoption Rate
#38 nationally
6.8%
Aging Out Rate
19.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
3.0
Per 1,000 Children
Benchmarking Virginia Against the Rest of the Country
Ranked #13 of 51 nationally, Virginia reunified 53.6% of children with families in FY2022, a B-grade outcome running modestly 3.1 points above the national average. By adoption, 24.4% of Virginia's exits are finalized -- narrowly 1.2 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Virginia
The closest peers to Virginia's #13 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
68,640
Reports
9,234
Victims
4.7
Per 1,000 children
Virginia children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Virginia
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Virginia?
5,856 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 3.0 per 1,000 children.
What is Virginia's foster care grade?
B, ranked #13 of 51 states for reunification rate (53.6%).
What is the adoption rate in Virginia?
24.4%, ranked #38 of 51 states.
How does Virginia 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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