For The Children

05/31/2026

As Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, consider how you can step into the life of a child in foster care. How can YOU make a difference?

Follow the link to find out! https://www.forthechildren.org/resources/interested-in-learning-more-u-s

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

In New York, there are 14,752 children in foster care—including 4,721 children between the ages of 6–12.

Behind these numbers are real stories.
40% of children in care are living with relatives, highlighting the complexities in each community.

Through 3 For The Children chapters, 116 children were served in 2025—reaching about 2% of children ages 6–12 in care.

But the opportunity is even greater.

There are 8,420 churches in New York.
If each one stepped in to serve just one child, more than the entire need could be met.

Because the need is great—but so is the potential.

Every number represents a child who deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.
And every moment of connection has the power to change a life.

Because moments matter. Because children matter.

Data sources: Federal Children’s Bureau (2024 AFCARS), U.S. Census Bureau (2023), and For The Children Chapter Reports (2025).

05/31/2026

In Louisiana, there are 4,483 children in foster care—including 1,435 children between the ages of 6–12.

Behind these numbers are real stories.
39% of children in care reunify each year, highlighting the complexities in each community.

Through 4 For The Children chapters, 109 children were served in 2025—reaching about 8% of children ages 6–12 in care.

But the opportunity is even greater.

There are 2,929 churches in Louisiana.
If each one stepped in to serve just one child, more than twice the need could be met.

Because the need is great—but so is the potential.

Every number represents a child who deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.
And every moment of connection has the power to change a life.

Because moments matter. Because children matter.

Data sources: Federal Children’s Bureau (2024 AFCARS), U.S. Census Bureau (2023), and For The Children Chapter Reports (2025).

05/30/2026

In Illinois, there are 18,530 children in foster care—including 5,930 children between the ages of 6–12.

Behind these numbers are real stories.
45% of children in care are living with relatives, highlighting the complexities in each community.

Through 11 For The Children chapters, 304 children were served in 2025—reaching about 5% of children ages 6–12 in care.

But the opportunity is even greater.

There are 7,046 churches in Illinois.
If each one stepped in to serve just one child, more than the entire need could be met.

Because the need is great—but so is the potential.

Every number represents a child who deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.
And every moment of connection has the power to change a life.

Because moments matter. Because children matter.

Data sources: Federal Children’s Bureau (2024 AFCARS), U.S. Census Bureau (2023), and For The Children Chapter Reports (2025).

05/30/2026

In Virginia, there are 5,339 children in foster care—including 1,708 children between the ages of 6–12.

Behind these numbers are real stories.
9% of children in care are living with relatives, highlighting the complexities in each community.

Through 1 For The Children chapter, 27 children were served in 2025—reaching about 2% of children ages 6–12 in care.

But the opportunity is even greater.

There are 6,213 churches in Virginia.
If each one stepped in to serve just one child, more than three times the need could be met.

Because the need is great—but so is the potential.

Every number represents a child who deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.
And every moment of connection has the power to change a life.

Because moments matter. Because children matter.

Data sources: Federal Children’s Bureau (2024 AFCARS), U.S. Census Bureau (2023), and For The Children Chapter Reports (2025).

05/29/2026

In Ohio, there are 15,053 children in foster care—including 4,817 children between the ages of 6–12.

Behind these numbers are real stories.
7% of children in care are living in group homes, highlighting the complexities in each community.

Through 9 For The Children chapters, 335 children were served in 2025—reaching about 7% of children ages 6–12 in care.

But the opportunity is even greater.

There are 7,911 churches in Ohio.
If each one stepped in to serve just one child, more than the entire need could be met.

Because the need is great—but so is the potential.

Every number represents a child who deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.
And every moment of connection has the power to change a life.

Because moments matter. Because children matter.

Data sources: Federal Children’s Bureau (2024 AFCARS), U.S. Census Bureau (2023), and For The Children Chapter Reports (2025).

05/28/2026

In Pennsylvania, there are 11,312 children in foster care—including 3,620 children between the ages of 6–12.

Behind these numbers are real stories.
4% of children in care are living in group homes, highlighting the complexities in each community.

Through 3 For The Children chapters, 123 children were served in 2025—reaching about 3% of children ages 6–12 in care.

But the opportunity is even greater.

There are 9,420 churches in Pennsylvania.
If each one stepped in to serve just one child, more than twice the need could be met.

Because the need is great—but so is the potential.

Every number represents a child who deserves to feel safe, valued, and loved.
And every moment of connection has the power to change a life.

Because moments matter. Because children matter.

Data sources: Federal Children’s Bureau (2024 AFCARS), U.S. Census Bureau (2023), and For The Children Chapter Reports (2025).