Arkansas
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “The People Rule”
“Currently Arkansas 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: 3,616
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 18.7 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 937
Number of Children Abused or Neglected:Â 9,847
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Child Abuse Hotline:Â (800) 482-5964
OUR GOAL = 4,000 suitcases for Arkansas
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