Wisconsin Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 7,234 children in care
52.2%
Reunification Rate
#18 nationally
25.6%
Adoption Rate
#31 nationally
7.2%
Aging Out Rate
18.8 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.4
Per 1,000 Children
Where Wisconsin Falls Relative to National Rates
Wisconsin's FY2022 reunification rate of 52.2% runs narrowly 1.7 points above the national average, anchoring its B grade (#18 of 51). The state's 25.6% adoption rate comes in narrowly 0.0 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Wisconsin
The closest peers to Wisconsin's #18 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
78,420
Reports
11,234
Victims
8.4
Per 1,000 children
Wisconsin children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Wisconsin
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Wisconsin?
7,234 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.4 per 1,000 children.
What is Wisconsin's foster care grade?
A B, reflecting a #18-of-51 national rank on reunification (52.2%).
What is the adoption rate in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin adopts out 25.6% of exits -- #31 of 51 nationally.
How does Wisconsin compare to other states on aging out?
7.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.4 points below the national rate.
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