Nebraska
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “Equality before the law”
“Currently Nebraska 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: 5,875
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 18.8 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 4,108
Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 971
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Nebraska Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 652-1999
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
OUR GOAL = 6,500 suitcases for Nebraska
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