Fostering Facts and Links

Read on for valuable statistics and helpful, informative links.

The Facts of Foster Care

What you need to know about the Foster Care System

Foster care is a state-run child welfare system that provides living situations to children whose parent or parents are unable to provide adequate care…

Foster Care Links

Foster Care — A Detailed Explanation ›

Foster Care — A Parent’s Perspective ›

Foster Care at Adore — A Supportive Team ›

“I’m naive. I will admit it. Before I became a social worker, I thought every kid had a birthday party. I thought every kid had someone cheering them on in the bleachers. I thought every kid was taken care of when he or she was sick. I thought every kid was read to at night before bedtime. I thought every kid lived in a safe environment. Now? Now I know that thousands of kids live in fear. Thousands of kids struggle with low self-esteem. Thousands of kids are abused. Thousands of kids witness domestic violence. Thousands of kids are in need of a family.  Who will care for the orphans?”

Who are the Children in Foster Care?

View all the latest statistics from the National Working Group on Foster Care and Education

Total Number in Foster Care and Ages (2023)

7%

are 18–24 years old

343,077

children in foster care

38%

are 5 years old and under

56%

are 6–17 years old

Length of Time in Foster Care (2023)

35%

1 year or less

29%

1–2 years

17%

2–3 years

20%

more than 3 years

Local and National Advocacy Links

Autumnleaf Group — Adoption and Attachment Program ›

Adoptions Together — Adoption Information and Counseling ›

Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) — Child Advocacy, Parental Support, and Child Abuse Prevention ›

Foster Family-based Treatment Association (FFTA) — Develops, Promotes, and Supports Treatment Foster Care ›

Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) — Coalition of Private and Public Agencies Serving Vulnerable Children and Families ›

Become a Foster Parent

If you are entertaining the thought of becoming a foster parent, we encourage you to call Adore. We receive new referrals for placement almost every single day. We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for taking the time to consider our agency and the children we serve.