Adoption stats
We frequently get asked for various statistics about adoption in British Columbia and Canada. Here we've complied the most up to date stats.
Adoption rates in British Columbia
| 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | |
| Adopt BC Kids | 244 | 282 | 362 | 279 |
| International | 77 | 71 | 59 | 74 |
| Local agency infant | 30 | 22 | 29 | 37 |
| Direct Placement | 8 | 6 | 10 | * |
| Other | 34 | 45 | 20 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 393 | 426 | 480 | 402 |
*Numbers not available at this time.
Children and Youth in foster care in BC
| 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | |
| Children & youth registered for adoption | 1347 | 1449 | 1539 | 1428 |
| Youth over 12 registered for adoption | 445 | 466 | 572 | 375 |
| Youth who aged out of care | 570 | 557 | 607 | 717 |
Sources
The Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Representative for Children and Youth BC