Wyoming Foster Care Data
FY2022 · ACF AFCARS Report · 678 children in care
49.4%
Reunification Rate
#29 nationally
27.8%
Adoption Rate
#8 nationally
8.2%
Aging Out Rate
18.4 mo
Median Length of Stay
5.0
Per 1,000 Children
Wyoming's FY2022 Outcomes, in National Context
Wyoming earned a B grade for FY2022, driven by a 49.4% reunification rate that sits narrowly 1.1 points below the national average (#29 of 51 states). Its adoption rate of 27.8% is modestly 2.2 points above the national figure.
States Ranked Near Wyoming
The closest peers to Wyoming's #29 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
11,240
Reports
1,456
Victims
10.7
Per 1,000 children
Wyoming children returned to a parent or primary caregiver
Children exiting foster care via adoption in Wyoming
Youth exiting foster care at age 18+ without permanency
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in foster care in Wyoming?
678 children as of FY2022 -- a per-capita rate of 5.0 per 1,000 children.
What is Wyoming's foster care grade?
B -- Wyoming placed #29 of 51 states on reunification rate, at 49.4%.
What is the adoption rate in Wyoming?
#8 of 51 states, at 27.8%.
How does Wyoming compare to other states on aging out?
8.2% of youth age out without permanency -- 0.6 points above the national rate.
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