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For at least the third year in a row, the state was ranked No. 1 on personal finance website WalletHub's list of the "Best & Worst States to Raise a Family" for 2024. Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont also finished in the Top 10.
What state is top in child welfare? ›
The top 10 states for overall child well-being
- Massachusetts.
- New Hampshire.
- Minnesota.
- Utah.
- Vermont.
- New Jersey.
- Connecticut.
- Nebraska.
For at least the third year in a row, the state was ranked No. 1 on personal finance website WalletHub's list of the "Best & Worst States to Raise a Family" for 2024. Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont also finished in the Top 10.
What state has the most foster kids per capita? ›
Which states have the most kids in foster care? As of 2021, the two most populous states had the most children in foster care. California had 47,871 kids in foster care — the most of any state. Texas had the second-most population of kids in care at 28,042.
How many foster homes are in the US? ›
Fewer Than 200,000 Foster Homes
For the first time since The Imprint began collecting state data on foster care capacity in 2018, the number of licensed foster homes is below 200,000. The number of licensed homes has dropped every year since 2019, when it was just over 220,000, and now stands at 195,404.
Which state has the lowest child support? ›
Virginia mandates the least support at $402 per month. Part of the Far West region, California ranks at number 33 with an average monthly payment of $566, which falls below the national average of $721 per month.
What are the best and worst states for CPS? ›
The top 10 were: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Minnesota, Iowa, Utah, Connecticut, Vermont, Nebraska and Virginia. The lowest 10 were: Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, Nevada, Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico.
What state is the best for low income families? ›
- Mississippi ranks as the state with the lowest cost of living overall. ...
- Other states to consider with very low housing cost compared to the national average are Oklahoma, Kansas, and Alabama.
- I'll end by saying that I know most of us can't just pick up and move across the country.
Topping the chart, Minnesota claims the position as the friendliest state in the U.S. Its Midwestern charm and welcoming locals have earned the state the top spot on the Politeness Index. In second is Tennessee, a Southern state that has lived up to its reputation for hospitality.
What is the number one city in the U.S. to raise a family? ›
Irvine. City in California, 614 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
According to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) Report for 2022, there were over 390,000 thousand total youth in foster care across the United States. Of those youth, 22% were Black or African American, 22% were Hispanic, and 43% were White.
What states pay the most to foster parents? ›
Top 50 Highest Paying States for Full Time Foster Parent Jobs in the U.S. We've identified four states where the typical salary for a Full Time Foster Parent job is above the national average. Topping the list is Washington, with New York and Vermont close behind in second and third.
Where do most foster kids end up? ›
Most kids (three in five, according to HHS) will be reunited with their parents or other family members. Additionally, 54,200 kids were adopted from foster care, while 114,000 were waiting to be adopted at the end of the fiscal year.
What percent of foster kids get adopted in the US? ›
Just under half (46%) of children who exited foster care were reunified with their families, while 27% were adopted and 11% exited into guardianship placements.
Why are there so many kids in foster care in the US? ›
So where do they come from and why do kids go into foster care? Who are their parents and where are they? Overwhelmingly, the children who go into foster care are the victims of either severe abuse and/or neglect perpetrated by their parent/guardian.
How many foster kids go to college in the US? ›
Most foster youth don't pursue higher education
Less than 10% of foster youth pursue higher education and of that 10%, only 3% will graduate with a four-year degree. Less than 1% will graduate with a master's or higher. As a community, we can change that statistic.
What is the largest child welfare agency in the United States? ›
The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is the largest child protective services agency in the United States. Its origin is traced to 1891, when the Office of the Superintendent of Children's and Women's Work was established to provide services for destitute women and their children.
Where does Florida rank in child welfare? ›
The newly released Annie E. Casey 2019 Kids Count Data Book points to declining outcomes for child well-being in the Sunshine State. Florida's rank across all 16 indicators – which span the categories of economic well-being, education, health, and family and community – dropped from 34th in 2018 to 37th in 2019.
What is Texas ranked in child welfare? ›
The well-being of children in the state of Texas ranks 44th in the nation, according to a report released last week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Texas scored particularly poorly in indicators related to health and family.
