The Problem: Our Kids Need a Refuge!

• Madison County ranks among the highest number of children entering foster care per capita in the entire State of Illinois.
• Every 72 hours in Illinois, a child dies because of abuse or neglect.
• Childhood exposure to violence, abuse and neglect can cause lifelong social, emotional and physical problems if not addressed early.
• Over 75% of all children in foster care in Illinois were between the ages of 0-12 in 2019.