Today there are over 6,800 Wisconsin children in out-of-home care, with 87% being in a home setting thanks to the dedication and support of foster parents, relatives, and family friends. To raise awareness and acknowledge the collective efforts of those involved with foster care, Governor Evers has proclaimed May as Foster Care Month.
“We are excited to see this increased trend and look forward to a day where more children are placed with relatives and people who know and love them.”
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“Forty percent of children in out-of-home care are currently living with relatives or family friends,” said Wendy Henderson, DCF’s Division of Safety of Safety and Permanence administrator. “This means more children are placed with family who already know their favorite food, how to help them fall asleep, or how to make them smile. We are excited to see this increased trend and look forward to a day where more children are placed with relatives and people who know and love them.”
