California
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “I have found it”
“Currently California 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: 76,129
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 34.8 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 18,028
Number of Children Abused or Neglected:Â 88,319
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotlines
OUR GOAL = 80,000 suitcases for California
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2 Responses
Wow, this is a new idea that I heard of for California kids. Are you sure that suitcases will be convenient for them? I am doubting it. Why not use the children’s bags instead?
Thank you for asking. We actually collect and distribute suitcases, duffel bags, and back packs to the kids.
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