Question: What races were represented by the children in foster care in 2006?
According to the AFCARS - Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System:
- Asian Non-Hispanic - 1% - 2,978
- Black Non-Hispanic - 32% -162,722
- Hispanic - 19% - 96,967
- White Non-Hispanic - 40% - 205,662
Answer:
SOURCE:
The Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) has provided the following information. This data was submitted for the FY 2002, which runs from 10/1/05 through 9/30/06. This data can give us an idea of how a typical year looks for foster care and adoption. This data does not mean that a child will definitely be in your home for the amount of time shown in this FAQ, but can give us an idea of the time range.
