Alabama

“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”

State Motto: “We dare defend our rights”

“Currently Alabama Children Are Still Carrying Their Belongings In Trashbags.”

Read CJ’s Story – a story from a child that has moved a countless number of times

Statistics:

Number of Children in Foster Care: 7,263

Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 32.8 mos.

Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 1,658

Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 9,247

These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.

Important Resources:

Child Abuse Hotline: (334) 242-9500  (toll)

Alabama Department of Human Resources

Alabama Child Protective Services

OUR GOAL = 8,000 suitcases for Alabama

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