Washington Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 9,234 children in care
54.2%
Reunification Rate
#11 nationally
23.6%
Adoption Rate
#41 nationally
6.4%
Aging Out Rate
21.2 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.4
Per 1,000 Children
How Washington Compares to the National Average
FY2022 reunification in Washington landed at 54.2% -- #11 of 51 states and a B grade, modestly 3.7 points above where the nation sits. On adoption, Washington reports 23.6%, running modestly 2.0 points below the national mark.
States Ranked Near Washington
The closest peers to Washington's #11 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
13,234
Victims
7.7
Per 1,000 children
Washington children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Washington
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Washington?
9,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.4 per 1,000 children.
What is Washington's foster care grade?
B, ranked #11 of 51 states for reunification rate (54.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Washington?
23.6%, ranked #41 of 51 states.
How does Washington compare to other states on aging out?
6.4% of youth age out without permanency -- 1.2 points below the national rate.
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