Kansas

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

State Flag of Kansas

State Motto: “To the stars through difficulties”

“Currently Kansas 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: 6,631

Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 19.4 mos.

Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 2,032

Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 2,272

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

Important Resources:

Kansas Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 922-5330

Kansas Protection Report Center

Kansas SRS Agencies

OUR GOAL = 7,500 suitcases for Kansas

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2 Responses

  1. Goldy - August 8, 2011

    These children must have the rights. please give them dignity.

  2. Nickerson - January 12, 2012

    Yes, and it’s time we make sure they get their rights and their dignity!

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