More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Harris County, Texas

Harris County, Texas foster care data: 1,644 children in care, 996 licensed homes, 403 waiting for adoption, population 4,731,145. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care1,644
Children in Family-based Foster Care863
Children in Kinship Care446
Children Placed Out-of-County99
Licensed Foster Homes996
Licensed Homes per Child in Care0.61

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption403
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases7,626
Reunification Rate21.9%

Community

Churches2,174
Population4,731,145

About Foster Care in Harris County

Harris County is located in Texas and has a population of approximately 4,731,145 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.