CASA FOR KIDS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS HELPS KEEP KIDS IN FOSTER CARE SAFE

Brenham, Texas – About 1,700-1,900 children and youth are reported as missing from foster care in a given year according to a report from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). In many cases, “missing” in reality means that they have run away. Running away from foster care puts youth at risk of many dangers, including abduction, physical harm, exploitation, homelessness, substance use and more.

The reasons youth give most frequently for running away according to DFPS are anger at the system, dissatisfaction with rules of their placement, desire to be on their own and wanting to see family. They are also more likely to run away from highly restrictive placements, such as residential treatment centers, emergency shelters and therapeutic foster care.

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