Kentucky
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “Let us be grateful to God”
“Currently Kentucky 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: 7,555
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 21.2 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 2,083
Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 18,778
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Kentucky Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 752-6200
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services
OUR GOAL = 8,500 suitcases for Kentucky
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