Children in Foster Care: The Numbers
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50% were reunited with their biological families
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25% were adopted, many by their foster parents
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15% transitioned to guardianship with extended family or close family friends
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10% had other outcomes, such as emancipation or transfer to another agency
The Kinship-First Approach in Virginia
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Guidance from caseworkers to navigate the foster care system
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Access to financial resources to meet the child’s needs
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Services to strengthen the caregiver’s ability to provide a stable home