Number of U.S. Children in Foster Care
| Children in care, last day of Fiscal Year (rounded to nearest thousand) | Children exiting care | Children entering care | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 458000 | 284000 | 268000 |
| 2009 | 424000 | 273000 | 250000 |
| 2010 | 409000 | 252000 | 250000 |
| 2011 | 407000 | 240000 | 247000 |
Sources:
acf.hhs.gov
cwoutcomes.acf.hhs.…
