Facts

Kansas Facts:

5.835 children in foster care
30.6% of foster children are between ages of 0 and 5
26.9% of foster children are between ages of 6 and 12
42.5% of foster children are between ages of 13 and 21
Average number of birthdays a child spends in foster care: 2 birthdays (21.7 months)
   Nationally: 2 birthdays (28.8 months)
51% of children experience three or more foster care placements
   Nationally: 42%
9.1% (531) of children live in group care or institutional settings
   Nationally: 18.2% (93,521)

Missouri Facts:

11,433 children in foster care
30.7% of foster children are between ages of 0 and 5
28.4% of foster children are between ages of 6 and 12
40.8% of foster children are between ages of 13 and 21
Average number of birthdays a child spends in foster care: 2 birthdays (26.4 months)
   Nationally: 2 birthdays (28.8 months)
50% of children experience three or more foster care placements
   Nationally: 42%
14.0% (1,597) of children live in group care or institutional settings
   Nationally: 18.2% (93,521)