Merced County, California foster care data: 517 children in care, 81 waiting for adoption, population 281,202. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.
Merced County is located in California and has a population of approximately 281,202 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.
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.
View Interactive Dashboard →Data sources: AFCARS Federal Data, MTE State Metrics. Updated daily.