What happens to Foster Kids?

Challenges facing waiting children in the U.S.

» Each year, an estimated 20,000 young people in the U.S. foster-care system turn 18 and are turned away from further support and services.

» What happens to young people who are removed from foster care after turning 18?

54% Earned a high school diploma

2% Obtained a Bachelor's degree or higher

51% Were unemployed

30% Had no health insurance

25% Had been homeless

30% Were receiving public assistance

» 30 percent of all U.S. homeless adults have spent time in the foster care system.

» 60 percent of young women had children within four years after leaving foster care.

Statistics From: CryoftheOrphan.com

If the Biblical command in James 1:27 (along with many other Biblical references to orphans and adoption) are not enough to stir you, consider this: As a part of the foster care system, your tax dollars are paying for the day to day living expenses of these children. If you are going to support these children, why not do it from start to finish and insure that they are being properly cared for and being introduced to the love of Christ. Care for them personally! I know that everyone is not in the position to bring a child into their home, but most of us can offer our time by volunteering or raising awareness about foster care.