More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Otero County, New Mexico

Otero County, New Mexico foster care data: 48 children in care, 24 licensed homes, 6 waiting for adoption, population 67,839. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care48
Children in Family-based Foster CareData not yet available
Children in Kinship Care14.016
Children Placed Out-of-County0
Licensed Foster Homes24
Licensed Homes per Child in Care0.50

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption6
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation CasesData not yet available
Reunification Rate55.3%

Community

Churches33
Population67,839

About Foster Care in Otero County

Otero County is located in New Mexico and has a population of approximately 67,839 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 New Mexico, 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.