Minnesota
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “The Star of the North”
“Currently Minnesota 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: 6,756
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 21.9 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 1,353
Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 6,847
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Report child abuse to your local county agency.
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Childhelp: (800) 422-4453
OUR GOAL = 7,500 suitcases for Minnesota
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