The Foster Children
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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