Preliminary Estimates Of Adoption & Foster Care Analysis & Reporting System (AFCARS) Data For Fiscal Year 2017

This report was released on November 8, 2018, by the federal Children's Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The report presents data submitted by states about children in foster care as of September 30, 2017, and foster care entrances and exits during fiscal year 2017. The data points include child demographics, reasons for entering foster care, placements while in state custody, length of stay, and the exit placements . . .