Arkansas Tries To Counter National Trend In Foster Care Outcomes
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Megan Anthony, 20, and her brother are among the thousands of Arkansas children facing challenges as they “age out” of foster care.
Photo by J.T. Wampler
Arkansas Foster Care
7,400 -- Children in foster care at some point in 2009.
3,600 -- Number reunited with either immediate or extended families in 2009.
1,300 -- Children adopted or placed into guardianship.
1,750 -- Children remaining in the system, residing at one or more foster homes or shelters.
248 -- Number who reached legal adulthood without ever receiving a permanent placement.
Source: Estimates based on Arkansas Department of Human Services annual statistical report for 2009
Megan Anthony wanted the experience of a first job, but as a foster kid, she knew that wasn't likely to happen.
"One thing I remember facing is that I couldn't get a job because I didn't have a car," Anthony said ...
BY THE NUMBERS
Arkansas Foster Care
7,400 -- Children in foster care at some point in 2009.
3,600 -- Number reunited with either immediate or extended families in 2009.
1,300 -- Children adopted or placed into guardianship.
1,750 -- Children remaining in the system, residing at one or more foster homes or shelters.
248 -- Number who reached legal adulthood without ever receiving a permanent placement.
Source: Estimates based on Arkansas Department of Human Services annual statistical report for 2009
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