Foster Care Data Reports

These reports share information about children and youth in foster care across Virginia. You can use this data to understand trends, track outcomes and support efforts that strengthen safety, stability and permanency for young people and families. 

Why These Reports Matter 

These reports use national child welfare data systems to help you understand how children and youth in foster care are doing. The information highlights trends, outcomes and opportunities to strengthen support for young people and families. 

You can use this data to help improve well-being, support family-based placements and encourage lasting permanency through reunification, kinship care or adoption. 

Foster Care Monthly Reports

These reports describe children and youth in foster care, including:

• Demographics
• Case characteristics
• Child welfare outcomes

Foster Care Children Demographic Report

This report shows the number of children in foster care by:

• Sex
• Age
• Race
• Case plan goal
• Average time in care

Data is available statewide and by locality.

Snapshot of Children in Foster Care in Virginia

This monthly point-in-time report provides a statewide profile of youth in care. It includes:

• Age and sex
• Disability status
• Removal history
• Placement types
• Case plan goals

Children’s Services Systems Transformation Outcomes Report

This report highlights key performance measures, such as:

• Family-based placements
• Congregate care placements
• Exits to permanency
• Length of stay in foster care
• Time to exit foster care

These insights help you understand progress and support thoughtful improvements for children and youth.

Looking for Older Reports?

For reports from earlier years, visit the Archive page or contact the VDSS Office of Research and Planning (research@dss.virginia.gov) for support.