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Data Analysis and Statistics

Explore Children’s Bureau child welfare data, reports, and resources from AFCARS, NCANDS, NYTD, and title IV-E prevention services data. (acf.gov)

Child Maltreatment

Explore national child abuse and neglect data from the annual Child Maltreatment reports, based on information reported to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS).

Child Welfare Outcomes

Review annual Child Welfare Outcomes Reports to Congress featuring national data from AFCARS and NCANDS on child welfare performance and outcomes.

NCANDS

Explore National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) data on child abuse and neglect reports from states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

NYTD

Explore National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) data on youth in foster care and young people transitioning from care.

Funded Research

Explore Children’s Bureau-funded research and reports that inform child welfare policy, practice, and program improvement.

AFCARS

Explore Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data on children in foster care and adoption, including entries, exits, and permanency outcomes.