Facts & Data

17,737 Children 0-17 in foster care
14% Youth who are not with a family (in group/institution)
14 Average length of stay for children in FC (months)
1,852 Number of children at risk for aging out
49% Youth with 1 placement
26% Youth with 2 placements
12% Youth with 3 placements
14% Youth with 4 or more placements

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State-based foster and kinship families write to Congress about COVID-19 pandemic

Foster family recruitment, development and support: During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond (Part 3 of 3)

Foster family recruitment, development and support: During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond (Part 2 of 3)

Foster Family Recruitment, Development & Support: During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond (Part 1 of 3)

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CHAMPS is an exciting new policy campaign with dozens of partner organizations working together to highlight the vital importance of foster parents to the health and well-being of children in foster care. Check out what’s going on nationally and in the states.