If it has been assessed that a child’s safety and or well-being cannot be assured in the home, the Department for Children and Families – Family Services Division can request DCF custody of the child through the Juvenile Court. Licensed foster homes often provide homes and care for children in out-of-home protective custody.
The chart below shows the number of licensed foster homes and the number of children in out-of-home custody over time. It’s important to note that this data only reflects foster homes that have completed the licensure process, and does not capture homes that are in the licensure process.
Data Source
Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division. Quarterly Management Reports.
Related Indicators
Children under 9 in out-of-home protective custody – The indicator chart shows the number of children under 9 by age group in out-of-home protective custody.
Related Indicators
Child Protection Cases by Type of DCF Involvement – The indicator chart shows the number of cases by type of DCF involvement.
Data Source:
Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division. Quarterly Management Reports.