Children entering foster care…

  • Generally come from an impoverished family
  • Were abused or neglected by their family
  • Have a 50% chance of suffering mental health problems

Children in the foster care system…

  • Have a 50% chance of moving among five or more homes
  • Are half as likely to graduate from high school

Children exiting the foster care system have…

  • As a young child, an 89% chance of finding a permanent home
  • As a child with disabilities, a 76% chance of finding a permanent home
  • As a youth entering care after age 12, a 69% chance of finding a permanent home
  • As a woman, a 50% chance of being pregnant by age 19