The Foster Children
Children in foster care often face challenges no child should have to experience—affecting their health, emotional well-being, relationships, sense of stability, and opportunities for the future.
330,000
children in foster care in the U.S.
Over 10% are in California alone
Up to 7 homes
a child may live in multiple homes
while in foster care
50% over 3 times
change homes during their time in foster care
Up to 50%
fail to graduate high school
Up to 80%
have significant mental health needs
Over 40%
become homeless by age 26
65%
of children in California age out of the system without being reunited with their families or finding a permanent family
30%
are incarcerated within 2 years
What is Foster Care ?
Foster care is a temporary living arrangement for children who cannot safely remain with their biological families. Children may enter foster care because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, family conflict, substance abuse in the household, or other unsafe conditions.
The goal of foster care is to provide children with stability, support, and care while families work toward reunification whenever possible.
