Every child deserves a loving family. We are all adopted sons and daughters of God, and we know that the family is the basic building block of society. Los Angeles County has more than 38,000 children in foster care. These foster children and youth need the love of a family to support them and nurture them to their full potential. We can all do our part to help children in foster care.
There are currently more than 38,000 children in foster care in Los Angeles County, one of the highest numbers in the nation.
57.5% of foster children in LA are under the age of 9.
Upon aging out of foster care system and without a family, many will face 5 paths:
Homelessness – 40% of teens who age out of foster care will be homeless in 2 years.
Incarceration – 80% of current prison inmates have spent time in foster care.
Human trafficking – 85% of youth recovered in sex trafficking raids in Southern California were in the foster system.
Early Parenthood – 56% of 21 year old women who were formerly in the child welfare system are mothers
Poverty – 69% of teens who age out of foster care have been out of work at some point in the last year. *Source: https://lovehasnolimits.com/
There are many different ways to get involved in foster care. Learn more:
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