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What are the Different Percentage of Races in Foster Care?

By Carrie Craft, About.com

Question: What are the Different Percentage of Races in Foster Care?

Answer: According to the most current AFCARS Report (Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Report), 38% of the children in foster care in September 30, 2001, were African American and 37% of the children were Caucasian. 17% of the children were Hispanic while 2% were bi-racial, and 1% were Asian.

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