More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for San Mateo County, California

San Mateo County, California foster care data: 112 children in care, population 764,442. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care112
Children in Family-based Foster Care41
Children in Kinship Care20
Children Placed Out-of-County49
Licensed Foster HomesData not yet available
Licensed Homes per Child in CareData not yet available

Adoption

Children Waiting for AdoptionData not yet available
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases20
Reunification Rate35.3%

Community

Churches297
Population764,442

About Foster Care in San Mateo County

San Mateo County is located in California and has a population of approximately 764,442 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.