Cook County, Illinois foster care data: 2,108 children in care, 1,093 licensed homes, 144 waiting for adoption, population 5,275,541. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.
Cook County is located in Illinois and has a population of approximately 5,275,541 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 Illinois, 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.