national foster care month

NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH During the month of May, the United States celebrates National Foster Care Month to recognize the unique challenges foster children face and to create a positive framework that increases their chances for success.

Did You Know? • There are nearly 400,000 children and youth currently in the foster care system. • About 52% are male and about 48% are female. The average age of a child in foster care is nine years old.

“Foster care is the opportunity to make a big difference in a child’s life” – Sam Macer, Foster Care Parent/PTA Leader

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