More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County, Texas foster care data: 1,336 children in care, 445 licensed homes, 171 waiting for adoption, population 2,613,539. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care1,336
Children in Family-based Foster Care629
Children in Kinship Care532
Children Placed Out-of-County131
Licensed Foster Homes445
Licensed Homes per Child in Care0.33

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption171
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases4,601
Reunification Rate35.9%

Community

Churches1,574
Population2,613,539

About Foster Care in Dallas County

Dallas County is located in Texas and has a population of approximately 2,613,539 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 Texas, 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.