Number of Children and Youth in the System in Virginia

According to Voices of Virginia,

Over 6,900 children in Virginia are in foster care.

Over 55% of children in foster care are 13 and older (3,795 youth).

20% of all children and youth in foster care live in group homes and institutions (1,371 children and youth).

For thousands of these children and youth (38%, 2,635 youth), the goal set forth in their foster care plan does not lead to a permanent family.

We need to get our children home! These children need families. We cannot afford to keep children institutionalized, being raised by workers rather than parents. We must find a way to get them reunited with their families or in a new permanent family.

These children need to be out of the system!