Building Support for Butler County Children Experiencing Foster Care
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Butler County
Lasting Impacts
Lasting Impacts
In 2021, 180 Butler County children were served by the foster care system.
The most vulnerable population - children under the age of six who are unable to protect themselves - make up over half of all first-time entries.
30% of Butler County children in foster care are 13 yrs or older, and often face a greatly reduced likelihood of being p
In 2021, 180 Butler County children were served by the foster care system.
The most vulnerable population - children under the age of six who are unable to protect themselves - make up over half of all first-time entries.
30% of Butler County children in foster care are 13 yrs or older, and often face a greatly reduced likelihood of being placed with a foster family.
As of 2021, 37% of children who were in foster care for 12 to 23 months had three or more placement settings.
Lasting Impacts
Lasting Impacts
Lasting Impacts
Nearly half of PA foster care youth haven’t found a job four years after leaving the system.
Nearly half will not complete high school and are twice as likely to drop out.
Young PA women in foster care are two and a half times more likely to become pregnant by 19 than young women were not in foster care.
One in four PA youth who “age out” o
Nearly half of PA foster care youth haven’t found a job four years after leaving the system.
Nearly half will not complete high school and are twice as likely to drop out.
Young PA women in foster care are two and a half times more likely to become pregnant by 19 than young women were not in foster care.
One in four PA youth who “age out” of the system, experience homelessness, and struggle with mental health challenges such as depression, substance abuse and anxiety disorders, with nearly 1 in 4 youth having been arrested since leaving care. .
DespErate Needs
Lasting Impacts
DespErate Needs
Respite foster parents and families who are able to provide a safe, caring home for children for up to 72 hours after removal or provide a day of relief to a family providing long-term placement will fundamentally change foster care in Butler County.
Foster parents and families in general, as well as those who are willing to accept foster
Respite foster parents and families who are able to provide a safe, caring home for children for up to 72 hours after removal or provide a day of relief to a family providing long-term placement will fundamentally change foster care in Butler County.
Foster parents and families in general, as well as those who are willing to accept foster children over the age of 10, and those willing to provide a caring home for multiple siblings experiencing foster care are incredibly
Volunteers and donors who can support foster children through assistance with transportation or donations of clothing / school supplies for children experiencing foster care.
DID YOU KNOW?
...that when foster homes are not available for children, those children are placed in facilities with youths who have committed criminal acts?
...that siblings must frequently be separated (due to a lack of available foster families), creating an incredible amount of additional trauma?
Strengthening Futures
Butler Safe Haven provides connections between children experiencing foster care and programs that strengthen them and position them for a better future!
YOU CAN HELP
Respite Foster Care
Respite Foster Care
Respite Foster Care
Unable to commit to full-time fostering, but willing to provide a safe place for a child to stay for a couple of days while a longer-term foster family is identified or able to give a long-term placement family temporary relief? Through respite fostering, you can greatly reduce the trauma experienced by a child on Removal Day and beyond.
Foster Parenting
Respite Foster Care
Respite Foster Care
We. Need. More. Foster. Families.
Our goal is zero nights spent without a caring home for any children in our county. Too many youths are left without a placement and too many siblings are separated during placement. We need to do better. Learn about foster parenting and find links to local foster programs who desperately need your help.
Isaiah 117 House Project
Isaiah 117 House Project
Isaiah 117 House Project
Learn about this amazing and impactful program coming to Butler County!
Isaiah 117 House is a volunteer-supported respite home where children will receive physical and emotional support while they await placement.
Other Ways To Help
Isaiah 117 House Project
Isaiah 117 House Project
Not in a position to be able to provide foster care? You can provide critical support to foster children and foster families through donations and volunteerism. Everyone has a role in supporting the most vulnerable among us. Find out how your skills and/or donations can help Butler County children experiencing foster care.
Upcoming Events & Training
COMING SOON
Isaiah 117 House Volunteer Training
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
Event Details
COMING SOON
Isaiah 117 House Volunteer Training
Interested in becoming a volunteer for the Isaiah 117 House and changing the way foster care begins? You can make a critical difference in ...
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
COMING SOON
Respite and Foster Parent / Family Training
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
Event Details
COMING SOON
Respite and Foster Parent / Family Training
These weekly or biweekly sessions will enable you to bring the power of Isaiah 117 House to Butler County immediately as a distributed respi...
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
11/02/2023
Isaiah 117 House Meeting
7pm
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8pm
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
Event Details
11/02/2023
Isaiah 117 House Meeting
Join us as we work to bring Isaiah 117 House to Butler County! It will take all of us to make this great program a reality! These meetings ...
7pm
-
8pm
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
12/07/2023
Isaiah 117 House Meeting
7pm
-
8pm
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
Event Details
12/07/2023
Isaiah 117 House Meeting
Join us as we work to bring Isaiah117 House to Butler County! It will take all of us to make this great program a reality! Never more than ...
7pm
-
8pm
Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Rd, Butler PA
The Butler Safe Haven project is made possible by a generous grant from
Butler Safe Haven
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