United States | CHAMPS

Facts & Data

410,459 Children 0-17 in foster care

13% Youth who are not with a family (in group/institutional)

20 months Average length of stay for children in FC

44,165 Number of children at risk for aging out

40% Youth with 1 placement

25% Youth with 2 placements

13% Youth with 3 placements

22% Youth with 4 or more placements

Contact

Web www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/overview/federal-agencies/

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