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Research showed in that August 2019, across the nation 440,000 children were removed from their families and placed in foster homes according to the federal government Reference: the federal government's Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System 2020. Family Preservation Foundation - CPS Statistics. Retrieved Aug. 2022. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cb/afcarsreport26.pdf

The FBI released a report finding over 60,000 children are missing from the foster care system in the United States in June 2018 Reference: The other missing children scandal: Thousands of lost American foster kids - The Washington Post. Retrieved. Aug. 2022.

November 19, 2021: The Children’s Bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published the FY 2020 Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). They reported 117,000 children are still reportedly waiting for a placement in a permanent home. Reference The Children's Bureau ACF. Welcome To ACF | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov) Retrieved Sept. 2022.

Since these reports in conjunction with the Covid pandemic, we are sure the numbers have increased dramatically. Not just the surmounting data, but the conditions of our young continue to highlight our need as a community to urgently create a foundation that will guide each family with a child in need of service, to a secure, sustainable, and favorable future.

Become a member of our movement to support our youth today! 

                                                                  Why you ask?

You may think sheltering a child is a simple thing to do. Well to be honest, it is one of the most challenging things to do because , "It truly does take a village to raise a child, and the expenses are surmountable"! In saying, we ask that you take a look at some of the ways that you can help assist our efforts with your support:

1.   shelter assistance

2.   utility assistance

3.   clothing assistance

4.   food assistance

5.   recreation and engagement assistance

6.   staffing, payroll, volunteer services

7.   shelter maintenance and upkeep

8.   building furnishings

9.   hygiene care/products

10. transportation assistance, (medical, business, and recreational)

11. social engagement activities

On this short list are 11 essentials which can be used immediately to change the negative mental health perception, housing insecurity, and current reality of a youth that may have, or experience going through an anticipated, situational, or chronic family emergency! Please select 1 (one) or more support initiatives and include it in your email when you reach out to support A Safe House endeavor. 

To donate now, return to our Home page and click the Donate button below the missions tab. Your donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated. If you are navigated to our GoFundMe page, you can choose to donate there or email the director. Her information is at the bottom of the home page. We ask that you share this page with colleagues, friends, and family, and start the conversation to help support "A Safe House" for every community, family, child, or youth in need of shelter service! To join us closely on our journey, sign up to become a sponsor in one of our 6 affiliate sponsor programs where your support goes the extra mile for A Safe House and you become our family! At this time you can also inquire about becoming a stakeholder.