RESOURCES & STATISTICS
THE
CURRENT
STATISTICS
There are
over 700 children
in foster
care in
wake
county
DID YOU KNOW?
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In North Carolina, approximately 1 out of every 100 children, or about 1% of the state’s child population, are abused or neglected.
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102,718 children with investigated reports of possible abuse and neglect in North Carolina from July 2018 to June 2019.
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There are approximately 440,000 foster youth nationwide.
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30,000 youth age out of the foster care system between the ages of 18 – 21 annually.
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Within four years of aging out, 50% have no earnings, and those who do make an average annual income of $7,500.
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The North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program works with children who have been petitioned into the system and who have been appointed a Guardian ad Litem by a judge – about 18,000 children every year.
Friends of Wake GAL
Organizational Documents
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
IRS Letter
Articles of Incorporation
By Laws
Ready to
Make a Difference?
GET INVOLVED TODAY!
It takes a village and we cannot do it without help from great people like you! Please consider donating your time to help us make a difference in the lives of local foster children.
If you are interested in learning more about the Friends and how you can help, please email us at info@friendsofwakegal.org or wakegalangel@gmail.com.
