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Reports and Data

Revealing the Realities of Foster Care

Every number here represents a child or youth experiencing out-of-home care. This collection brings together all Foster Care Review Office data, including our reports and interactive dashboards, to help Nebraskans understand the realities of out-of-home care. Our reports highlight key findings and trends, while our dashboards allow you to explore the underlying data. Together, these insights reveal stories that are often unseen and provide the knowledge needed to support children, youth, and families across Nebraska.

Data that Drives Action

Explore our data dashboards to view trends, demographics, and outcomes for children and youth in foster care, designed for transparency and informed decision-making.

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Key insights from FY2024-25:

180 youth

Aged out at 19 without a permanent family, up 13.9% from last year, facing higher risks in housing, work, and mental health.

25.7%

Of children and youth exited through adoption, spending a median of 987 days in care. They need to achieve stability sooner.

9.9%

Growth in the daily population of DHHS/CFS wards in Nebraska’s Northern Service Area.

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Apply Insight to Improve Outcomes

Browse our reports for clear summaries of statewide trends, progress, and challenges. Each report provides context that deepens understanding of how the system is working for children and youth, along with recommendations to improve Nebraska’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

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Reports and Data

Revealing the Realities of Foster Care

Data that Drives Action

Key insights from FY2024-25:

Apply Insight to Improve Outcomes

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