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
| 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 | 2012-13 | |
| MCFD | 369 | 265 | 231 | 205 |
| International | 117 | 74 | 97 | 117 |
| Local infant | 29 | 37 | 27 | 31 |
| Direct Placement | 10 | * | * | 13 |
| TOTAL | 525 | 376 | 355 | 366 |
*Numbers not available at this time.
Children and Youth in goverment care in BC
| 2014-2015 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | |
| Children & youth registered for adoption | 941 | 974 | 1032 | 1243 |
| Youth over 12 registered for adoption | 375 | 375 | 331 | 453 |
| Youth who aged out of care | * | * | 600+ | 689 |
*Numbers not available at this time.
Sources
The Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Representative for Children and Youth BC