In West Texas, many children in foster care are living far from their homes. A total of 435 children are in the foster system, with most being placed outside their home county. Further details on the placement of these children are available from recent reports.

It is known that a significant percentage of them are living outside the region. Research suggests that local placement is important for the well-being of foster children, and that more local foster parents are needed in West Texas to achieve better outcomes for these children.