Hello CFC Staff,
I’ve looked through the latest DCS reports and I’d like to update you on the numbers that we frequently communicate to others. Please look these over, so that we’re all on the same page with the latest Arizona statistics.
- According to the latest DCS reports, 910 children “aged out” of the foster care system between October 1, 2015- Sept. 30, 2016.
- According to the DCS Monthly Report Facts and Figures (2/9/17), there are 17,936 children in state care. (You can find daily updates by clicking here)
- According to the latest DCS statistics, the current number of licensed foster homes is 4,943.
- The latest DCS semi-annual report (April 1, 2016-Sept. 30, 2016) shows 4,623 children in Arizona have case plan goals of adoption. Another 2,894 children have a petition for termination of parental rights.
- Last fiscal year, DCS reports that 3,663 children finalized their adoption.
- Last fiscal year, DCS reported 6,422 children were reunited with their parents or primary caretaker.
I appreciate your help in communicating the correct and updated information to the public. The marketing & communications staff will be sharing these statistics on our social media pages. If you haven’t already done so, please “like” our Facebook page and remember to share the content with friends and family. Together, we can grow Christian Family Care’s reach in to the community.
Thank you,
Kayla Bieber
Marketing/Communications