Foster Care Statistics Across America

Across the Southeast and throughout the country, children experiencing foster care are walking into similar situations every day: unfamiliar offices, long waits, and moments filled with uncertainty. From South Carolina to Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and beyond, communities are facing growing foster care needs and increasing pressure on child welfare systems.

While every state’s numbers look different, the stories behind them are often the same. Children deserve spaces that feel safe, comforting, and dignified during difficult moments. That’s why Lily Pad continues working to expand trauma-informed environments and supportive partnerships across the Southeast and throughout the United States.