Facts & Data

12,143 Children 0-17 in foster care
10% Youth who are not with a family (in group/institution)
18 Average length of stay for children in FC (months)
1,245 Number of children at risk for aging out
33% Youth with 1 placement
27% Youth with 2 placements
15% Youth with 3 placements
26% Youth with 4 or more placements

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CHAMPS Guide on Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention

Driving Better Outcomes for Children in Foster Care through Improved Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention

Final National Model Foster Family Licensing Standards

CHAMPS Policy Priorities

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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.