More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County, South Carolina foster care data: 54 children in care, 57 licensed homes, 8 waiting for adoption, population 161,540. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care54
Children in Family-based Foster Care23
Children in Kinship Care1
Children Placed Out-of-County36
Licensed Foster Homes57
Licensed Homes per Child in Care1.06

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption8
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases2
Reunification Rate81.3%

Community

Churches99
Population161,540

About Foster Care in Dorchester County

Dorchester County is located in South Carolina and has a population of approximately 161,540 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 South Carolina, 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.