50 Foster Care Statistics for 2023
To understand how important foster care is, stats can help. Check out these 50 foster care statistics for 2023.
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Stats are a great way to show just how important foster care is — particularly in the state of Ohio. Here are some eye-opening foster care stats.
Foster care provides children in need around the country (and the world) with a nurturing space filled with love. Without a loving foster home, many kids in care struggle in adulthood and don't have the opportunities to grow and thrive that every child deserves.
Stats are a great way to show just how important foster care is — particularly in the state of Ohio.
In the right context, they also help organizations and foster parents understand how to provide the best possible care to children in need and answer some of the most common questions that are asked.
Here are 14 important stats about foster care in Ohio.
Understanding the importance of foster parents in the state of Ohio means looking at how many children are in care throughout the state.
The ultimate goal of foster care is to reunite a child in care with their parents whenever possible.
However, this isn’t always possible. Let’s look at some stats that show this point with data from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS).
Unfortunately, for some children in care, the reality is that they “age out” of foster care — this can lead to many struggles down the road, such as trouble finding employment or further education.
On the bright side, in response to these numbers, Ohio implemented the “Bridges” program — a program devoted to helping young adults with housing and other support. In just two years, participation grew from 1,013 to 1,582!
Even with the Bridges program, these numbers show the importance of foster parents in the education of a child in care. Foster parents can make a difference by working together with teachers and other professionals to provide children in care with the school support and healthy home environment that they need!
In cases where a child in care can’t be reunited with their birth parents, adopting from foster care is one of the best ways to ensure that a child in care has a permanent place to call home.
Looking for more information about foster care in Ohio? If so, our upcoming webinar can give you the answers.
By attending a Foster Parent Information Session Webinar and learning more about the fostering process, you can take the first step toward becoming a foster parent and providing a safe, loving, and supportive home for a child in need.
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To understand how important foster care is, stats can help. Check out these 50 foster care statistics for 2023.
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The state of Ohio always needs foster parents ready to step in and care for children in need! Here’s how to become a foster parent in Ohio.
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