Idaho
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “Let it be perpetual.”
“Currently Idaho 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: 1,870
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 18.7 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 545
Number of Children Abused or Neglected:Â 1,582
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Idaho Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 926-2588
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
OUR GOAL = 2,500 suitcases for Idaho
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