More Than Enough — Foster Care Data

Foster Care Data for Nueces County, Texas

Nueces County, Texas foster care data: 377 children in care, 84 waiting for adoption, population 353,178. View local metrics on children in care, licensed foster homes, adoption, and reunification.

Foster and Kinship Families

Children in Care377
Children in Family-based Foster Care134
Children in Kinship Care176
Children Placed Out-of-County87
Licensed Foster HomesData not yet available
Licensed Homes per Child in CareData not yet available

Adoption

Children Waiting for Adoption84
Children AdoptedData not yet available

Biological Family Support

Family Preservation Cases993
Reunification Rate40.7%

Community

Churches193
Population353,178

About Foster Care in Nueces County

Nueces County is located in Texas and has a population of approximately 353,178 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.