What are 130,000 children in foster care waiting for?

Thanks to one of our contestants for brining focus to the topic of  foster children.

Oct 16, 2010   

Of the estimated 143 million orphans and abandoned children worldwide, roughly half reside in South and East Asia, according to UNICEF. An estimated 12 percent of all children in Africa will be orphaned by next year as a result of malaria, tuberculosis, pregnancy complications, HIV/AIDS and natural disasters, according to the World Health Organization.

Foster Care Approximate Facts for US
• 293,000 children enter foster care each year.
• 496,000 children in foster care.
• 130,000 children in foster care waiting for permanent families.
• 42% of children waiting for adoption are ages 9 or older.
• The average age of a child in foster care waiting to be adopted is 8.2 years
For more information National Adoption Center http://www.adopt.org Phone: 1-800-TO-ADOPT

October 19, 2010 | Commenter Sthanley Kidd 

This makes me feel so blessed that my parents didn't abandon me. i don't know what it feels like but i can imagine that it is a terrible thing for anyone to go through my prayers are with all of them.

 Oct 21, 2010   

 "I wish for all the foster kids anywhere to have a loving home." 

Comments

[Erica]

Stephanie, your spirit shines through and your resilience is truly a joy. I've voted for your story on CNNiReport. You've gotten a wonderful start being a spokesperson for other foster children offering optimism. Best of luck to you!