Rhode Island
“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”
State Motto: “Hope”
Read CJ’s Story – a story from a child that has moved a countless number of times
See pictures from our recent suitcase drive in Rhode Island!
Suitcase Drive/Fundraiser Flyers
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September 2010
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October 2010
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Statistics:
Number of Children in Foster Care: 2,722
Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 24.5 mos.
Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 397
Number of Children Abused or Neglected:Â 3,857
These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.
Important Resources:
Child Abuse Hotline:Â (800) RI-CHILD Â (800-742-4453)
Rhode Island Child Protective Services
OUR GOAL = 3,500 suitcases for Rhode Island
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6 Responses
I had no idea there is such a need in your area.
This is a real eye opener.
The abused or neglected numbers are disturbing to say the least.
Good luck with your campaign.
Those statistics are appalling. It’s a great idea, giving children the dignity of a suitcase. It seems like such a small thing but it will be so important to them. I wish you every success.
Very kind of you to say. Yes, the numbers are staggering. And what little we can do to help these kids we’ll continue to do.
Thank you! But it is not just in our area it is all over! Our goal is to work in all of the states. But of course we don’t want to ignore the situations in other countries.
The numbers of children who needs care is kinda big. They are lucky enough to have people like you who are helping them to rebuild their selves and their lives.
Thank you for your comment. We hope the little we do is a help.
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