Poverty is the leading cause for family separation in the United States

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188,560

children entered into foster care in 2020 due to preventable causes

76 %

of removals are due to unmet basic needs in the home

Mother Advocacy Changes Everything

Family Preservation

Reduces trauma of separation and long-term negative effects on family and society

Financial Stability

Enables self sufficiency and Reduces family threatening risk factors

Mental Health

Determines a mothers ability to care for her children and make healthy choices