Foster Care Facts

The magnitude of foster care in America is startling. More than 800,000 children and families — of every race, ethnicity, culture, and age group — are affected by foster care each year.

Children and youth are placed in foster care when their parents or guardians are unable to ensure their well-being. These young people need stable, loving care until they can safely reunite with their families or establish another lifelong relationship.

The National Foster Care Coalition (NFCC), through its membership of dedicated and caring professionals and individuals, is a clearing house of information and research on issues affecting the foster care system and the children, youth, and families who experience it.

If you would like to add a resource, please contact the NFCC webmaster.

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Helping Teens Help Themselves

The Healthy Teen Network recently released, “Helping Teens Help Themselves." Pregnant and parenting teens exiting foster care face the challenge of trying to raise a child, often without a network. Access to supportive housing programs is one way to provide shelter and the social supports necessary for successful transitions. Healthy Teen Network’s blueprint represents a multi-year, multidisciplinary approach to increase supportive housing options for pregnant and parenting teens exiting foster care.