Analysis of data and statistics can help identify trends, make comparisons, and provide empirical evidence to support the implementation of child welfare practices. Because time is needed to compile, analyze, and publish data, statistical publications often are released 2 or more years after the time period being analyzed. Information Gateway makes every effort to ensure the resources provided are the most current statistics available. Find reports, databases, and other sources of statistics data on child abuse and neglect, foster care, adoption, and well-being.
- Child and family well-being statistics
- Child abuse and neglect statistics
- Foster care statistics
- Adoption statistics
Child Welfare Outcomes Report Data
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau
Reports information on the performance of States on seven national outcome categories and includes data on contextual factors and findings of analyses conducted across States.
Child Welfare Monitoring
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau
Presents data from State child welfare services through the Child and Family Services Reviews, title IV-E foster care eligibility reviews, the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System assessment reviews, and the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System assessment reviews.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN)
Cornell University
Provides researchers with child abuse and neglect datasets, documentation, and technical support from past data-collection efforts. NDACAN does not maintain statistics on child abuse and neglect or provide reports of research findings.
Statistics and Research
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau
Provides the Children's Bureau’s reporting and monitoring systems that analyze and report data on adoption, foster care, and child abuse and neglect.