Vermont

“Helping Foster Children Move with Dignity, One Suitcase at a Time!”

State Motto: “Freedom and Unity”

“Currently Vermont 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: 1,309

Average Length of Stay in Foster Care: 24.4 mos.

Number of Children Waiting for Adoption: 250

Number of Children Abused or Neglected: 872

These numbers are taken from the Children’s Defense Fund reports.

Important Resources:

Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 649-5285

Vermont Department for Children and Families

OUR GOAL = 2,000 suitcases for Vermont

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7 Responses

  1. Catherine Trebble - August 30, 2011

    CJ’s story is very inspiring. I hope this project will succeed and more children will be helped by the said project. Keep up the good work!

    Catherine Trebble
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  2. JDF - September 8, 2011

    The foster care tragedy in America continues. I am so glad to see that you are taking action to provide suitcases and a bit if dignity to these children. I need to investigate the situation here in WI where I live and work, to see if the same need is present.

  3. Joyce M. - October 12, 2011

    Congratulations for hitting 15,000+ such a high number! It is also good to see so many people cooperate. I hop you hit your 510,000 mark.

  4. Nickerson - January 12, 2012

    Thank you so much. We will hit the 510,000 mark. Keep an eye on us as we add more states to our family…

  5. Nickerson - January 12, 2012

    It’s true but there are people like you and our director that are working to help these kids. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like some help.

  6. Nickerson - January 12, 2012

    Thank you! At very lease over 10,0000 kids have received suitcases from us and we won’t stop until all benefit!

  7. Amada - April 12, 2012

    This is a really noble cause. And you’re an inspiration for the rest of us. These kids need all the help they can get. I sure hope that more people would show support for this cause.

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