Where in Alabama are more children in foster care?

There were nearly 6,000 Alabama children in foster care on Feb. 6, 2026.

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The state agency provided the data, as of Feb. 6, 2026. Incidence rate calculations are based on 2024 population estimates for the state's counties.

Chart: Hannah Denham | AL.comSource: Alabama Department of Human ResourcesGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper