A blog post from CFR, the Center for Family Representation, based in New York City. Facts about Foster Care: NYC, the U.S., & Outcomes These facts represent each day of National Foster Care Month in May. They were compiled to raise awareness for the thousands of children in foster care. 1. There are more than 400,000 children living in the foster care system in the United States today. (Source) 2. More than 24,000 children age out of the foster care system every year nationwi