Over 90% of children and youth in care remain in institutions

Official data for 2025 shows that 92.5% of children and youth in the care system (5,661 individuals) lived in residential institutions, while only 7.5% (459 individuals) were in foster families. Despite the high concentration in residential care, the number of certified foster families increased by 31% compared to 2024, and the number of children aged five or younger in foster care grew by 6.3 percentage points.