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AFCARS was established to provide data that assists in policy development and program management. Data can be used by policymakers at the federal, tribal, and state levels to assess how many children are in foster care, reasons why they enter, how they exit, and to develop strategies to prevent their entry into foster care.
Use the resources below to explore key components of AFCARS, including data reporting requirements, system guidance, and oversight activities.
Choose a section to access data and statistics, review federal policies, learn about assessment reviews, or find technical assistance and additional tools to support AFCARS reporting and program implementation.
