I read a post earlier about the Romanian orphans and I started to think: what about the American orphans? How many children are there in the foster care system right now? It took some digging and what I found astounded me! Before you have another child or think about adopting from outside the US look at the statistics below.
During 2005, an estimated 1,460 children (not in foster care) (compared to 1,490 children for FFY 2004) died from abuse or neglect. link
Three-quarters (76.6%) of child fatalities were caused by one or more parents
Some children who died from maltreatment were already known to CPS agencies.
In 1995, only 487,000 women, out of 10 million, had ever completed an adoption Link
Granted this information is very outdated, but I think you get the idea. People see the headlines everyday about overseas adoptions by celebrities. What about OUR CHILDREN HERE, IN THE US? Doesn't anyone care about them?
Here since: Jun 25, 2008
Female, 15
I worked as a youth worker at a rec center (term finished), aspiring singer, actress, model
Roseville, CA
Languages: English, conversational spanish
I need $1,720 for a trip to Los Angeles from July 8, 2008 - July 12th, 2008. It's a singing, acting, modeling, and dancing competition and also audition. I'ts called IPAC (International Performing Ar...
Life hasn't always been and will never be completely easy for me. My mental illness is more stable than it used to be. 5 years ago i had one of my 2 nervous breakdowns. Long story i put my kids in fos...see full post
Here since: May 5, 2008
34
Payroll Coor
San Antonio, Texas
Languages: English
I am asking for donations to help me with this child. I was his foster parent up to 3 weeks ago. He was removed from my home when i was given the option to adopt him.Joshua had been in my home for 2 y...
Here since: May 4, 2008
Female, 49
Founder GraceKeepers Inc.
Loxahatchee, Florida
We are working with a family that takes in small disabled children and need a wheel chair carrier in order to transport the chair(s) safely on the car. The state does not cover the cost for foster par...see full post
Here since: Apr 3, 2008
Female, 19
GED
GAINESVILLE, FL
Languages: E
I NEED MONEY SO I CAN BECOME A CNA THATS MT DREAMS BUT I CANT DO THAT BECAUSE I DONT THE MONEY LIKE THAT I HAVE 3KIDS AND 18 I DOING MY BEST TO TAKE CARE OF THEM BY GETTING A JOB THAT WILL SROUPPT ME ...see full post
Here since: Apr 2, 2008
Female, 52
disable
decatur, ga.
Languages: english
hi my name is vickie i am disable it is hard talking about my problem when u dont have anyone to talk to but god he is my only friend i was in a very bad relationship and lost evrything behind it i on...see full post
