More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Alameda County, California

Alameda County, California foster care data: 896 children in care, 86 waiting for adoption, population 1,682,353. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care896
Children in Family-based Foster Care278
Children in Kinship Care318
Children Placed Out-of-County527
Licensed Foster HomesData not yet available
Licensed Homes per Child in CareData not yet available

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption86
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases158
Reunification Rate40.1%

Community

Churches826
Population1,682,353

About Foster Care in Alameda County

Alameda County is located in California and has a population of approximately 1,682,353 residents. This page presents local foster care data including children in out-of-home care, licensed foster and kinship homes, adoption statistics, and family reunification rates. Some metrics may not yet be available for this county as data reporting varies by state and locality.

For statewide context, visit foster care data for California, or see the national foster care overview.

Why Local Foster Care Data Matters

Understanding foster care at the local level helps churches, nonprofits, and community leaders respond effectively. When communities can see how many children are in care, how many families are licensed to foster, and what gaps remain, they can take targeted action. The goal of More Than Enough is to ensure every child in foster care has more than enough loving families and support in their community.

Learn more about how you can make a difference at cafo.org/morethanenough.

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Data sources: AFCARS Federal Data, MTE State Metrics. Updated daily.