Indiana
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “The Crossroads of America”
“Currently Indiana 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: 11,372
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 22.0 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 3,343
Number of Children Abused or Neglected:Â 18,380
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Indiana Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 800-5556
Indiana Department of Child Services
OUR GOAL = 14,000 suitcases for Indiana
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