Missouri
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law”
“Currently Missouri 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: 9,846
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 28.0 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 2,714
Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 7,235
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Missouri Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 392-3738
Local (toll): (573) 751-3448
Missouri Department of Social Services
Local Children’s Division Offices
OUR GOAL = 11,000 suitcases for Missouri
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