Delaware

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

Delaware State Flag

State Motto: “Liberty and Independence”

“Currently Delaware 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: 1,157

Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 19.7 mos.

Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 302

Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 2,116

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

Important Resources:

Delaware Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 292-9582

Delaware Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families

OUR GOAL = 2,000 suitcases for Delaware

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2 Responses

  1. Jude Walter - October 10, 2011

    “Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!â€
    This is a great project or program should I say. I commend organizations which launch this kind of stuff. I know God will bless them.

  2. Nickerson - January 12, 2012

    Thank you so much. I cannot say enough about people like our director who work tirelessly to help others!

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