How to Read the Stats: The stats were taken from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). Data was submitted for the FY, which runs from 10/1 through 9/30. This data can give us an idea of how a typical year looks for foster care and adoption.
2005 Foster Care and Adoption Statistics
Data for the FY 2005 which runs from 10/01/2004 through 9/30/2005.
2004 Foster Care and Adoption Statistics
Data for the FY 2004 which runs from 10/01/2003 through 9/30/2004.
2003 Foster Care and Adoption Statistics
Data for the FY 2003 which runs from 10/01/2002 through 9/30/2003.
2002 Foster Care and Adoption Statistics
Data for the FY 2002 which runs from 10/01/2001 through 9/30/2002.
2001 Foster Care and Adoption Statistics
Data for the FY 2001 which runs from 10/01/2000 through 9/30/2001.
