This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2017. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This report reflects all AFCARS data received as of August 10, 2018 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2017. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2014. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This report reflects all AFCARS data received as of July 9, 2015 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2014. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2020. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This report reflects all AFCARS data received as of October 4, 2021 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2020. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2022. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This report reflects all AFCARS data received as of May 9, 2023 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2022. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Report to Congress on the challenges for older children in foster care to achieve permanency and promising strategies being employed across the country to address these issues. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This document is a letter from the Children's Bureau to Minnesota about the state's successful completion of its Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) improvement plan. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This webpage includes the documentation from Florida's Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) assessment review for fiscal year 2012: AFCAR Assessment Review Findings - Letter (PDF) (PDF - 78 KB) AFCARS Assessment Review Report - Florida (PDF) (PDF - 152 KB) Tab A - Detailed Findings (PDF) (PDF - 7 KB) Findings Instructions (PDF) (PDF - 52 KB) Section I - General Requirements (PDF) (PDF - 8 KB) AFCARS Assessment Review Findings - General Requirement (PDF) (PDF - 304 KB) Section II - Foster Care and Adoption Elements (PDF) (PDF - 8 KB) AFCARS Assessment Review Findings - Foster Care and Adoption Data Elements (PDF) (PDF - 601 KB) Section III - Case File Review (PDF) (PDF - 7 KB) AFCARS Case File Summary Report - Florida (PDF) (PDF - 80 KB) AFCARS Assessment Review Case File Findings - Foster Care and Adoption Data Elements (PDF) (PDF - 204 KB) Tab B - AFCARS Improvement Plan (PDF) (PDF - 7 KB) Improvement Plan Instructions (PDF) (PDF - 84 KB) Section I - General Requirements (PDF) (PDF - 8 KB) AFCARS Assessment Review Improvement Plan - General Requirements (PDF) (PDF - 304 KB) Section II - Foster Care and Adoption Elements (PDF) (PDF - 8 KB) AFCARS Assessment Review Improvement Plan - Foster Care and Adoption Data Elements (PDF) (PDF - 482 KB) Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2013 about children's ages at the time of a public agency adoption finalization. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2007 about children's ages at the time of a public agency adoption finalization. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.