More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Lake County, Indiana

Lake County, Indiana foster care data: 780 children in care, 290 licensed homes, 29 waiting for adoption, population 498,700. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care780
Children in Family-based Foster Care194
Children in Kinship Care174
Children Placed Out-of-CountyData not yet available
Licensed Foster Homes290
Licensed Homes per Child in Care0.37

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption29
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases87
Reunification Rate65.1%

Community

Churches433
Population498,700

About Foster Care in Lake County

Lake County is located in Indiana and has a population of approximately 498,700 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 Indiana, 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.