More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County, South Carolina foster care data: 376 children in care, 257 licensed homes, 55 waiting for adoption, population 416,147. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care376
Children in Family-based Foster Care111
Children in Kinship Care140
Children Placed Out-of-County166
Licensed Foster Homes257
Licensed Homes per Child in Care0.68

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption55
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases4
Reunification Rate60.6%

Community

Churches375
Population416,147

About Foster Care in Richland County

Richland County is located in South Carolina and has a population of approximately 416,147 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.