Foster care is designed to be a temporary, monitored system that is provided by a state to promote safety and positive outcomes for children who have no kinship care available. Foster care services are supported through federal programs and legislation. Delivery systems for foster care include Fee-For-Service, Medicaid managed care, or an option for both, depending on state choice.

This report presents information on trends in foster enrollment, including:

Total enrollment in foster care as of September of FY2024.

Trends from 2022-2024 in total enrollment, new entries, and exits in the system.

Foster care categorized by delivery . . .

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