Montana
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “Gold and Silver”
“Currently Montana 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: 1,737
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 28.6 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 608
Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 1,886
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Montana Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (866) 820-5437
Montana Child & Family Services Division
OUR GOAL = 2,500 suitcases for Montana
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