Nevada
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “All For Our Country”
“Currently Nevada 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: 5,067
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 20.5 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 1,815
Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 5,417
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Nevada Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free): (800) 992-5757
In Clark County call: (702) 399-0081
In Washoe County call: (775) 785-8600
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services
OUR GOAL = 6,000 suitcases for Nevada
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