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After six straight years of decline, the national count rose slightly, partly because Washington State reported for the first time under the new rules.
Tone: Hard data.Data StoriesNational
They left care as legal adults, not to a family. Research from three Midwest states found 31% to 46% had been homeless at least once by 26.
Tone: Explainer.Data StoriesNational
Adoptions peaked at 66,210 in FY 2019. Fewer children in care explains part of the drop, but not all of it.
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Texas says 16,866. AFCARS says 17,520. Both are right. Here's how to read federal and state foster care data side by side.