Statistics Source Reference: U.S. Foster Care

The statistics presented on our website are primarily sourced from the AFCARS Report, recognized as the most reliable and frequently updated source of data in the industry. 

The report is generated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically under the Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, and the Office of the Children's Bureau.

If you notice an inaccuracy in our published statistics, please contact us with the page URL and the data in question.  Thank you for your assistance!