NJ Department of Children and Families
Children Exiting and Re-entering DYFS Care
The data indicates the majority of children who were in placement and were discharged
remained out of care for at least 12 months.
(Source: Chapin Hall)
8000 6247
6134
5439
7000
6000
4825
3857 4664
5000
No. of Children
77%
71% 76%
4000
3000
2000
1582 1470 1422
1000
29% 24% 23%
0
Exit 2003 (re-enter thru 2004) Exit 2004 (re-enter thru 2005) Exit 2005 (re-enter thru 2006)
Year of Exit from Foster Care
Children reentering foster care w/in 12 mos. Children who did not reenter foster care w/in 12 mos.
August 2007