The magnitude of foster care as an issue in America is startling. With an estimated 12 million foster care alumni and 463,000 children and youth currently in out-of-home care, it is hard to ignore the impact of child abuse and neglect on our nation’s next generation.

In this section, get the Facts about Foster Care on the national and state levels. Visit the National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections to view the Foster Care Fact Sheets.

The National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections also compiled this complete listing of state foster care contacts (updated 4/10) as part of the National Foster Care Month campaign.