These are our children
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There are over 700,000 abused and neglected children in the United States. As a country, we lose over 1,500 of these children to death each year. Over 92% enter the foster care system. They are nine times more likely to enter the juvenile justice system.
In Washington we are facing a crisis, as a growing number of children enter foster care each year. Pierce County alone has over 1,500 children currently residing in foster care. These children are a part of our communities, our schools and our neighborhoods. |
This is our future
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Children who are abused and neglected often have multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They grow up to face many challenges in life including: risky health behaviors, chronic health conditions, low life potential and early death. These outcomes impact the landscape of our community. Their success is our success, their future is our future.
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