Children (1990–2024)

Definition

Number of children in out-of-home Child Protection & Permanency placements.  Data are as of the last day of the calendar year.

Data Source

New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

Notes

Updated 9/30/2025.

Includes all children under age 18 and youth ages 18+ in out-of-home CP&P placements.  Counties may not sum to state total due to cases where a county of assignment could not be identified.

Last Updated

2025-09