Going into foster care already traumatic

Going into foster care already traumatic

Going into foster care is already traumatic, says Gift of God founder Amy Schulz. When a child’s basic physiological needs of shelter, water, food and clothing are not immediately fulfilled, it contributes to some vicious statistics when they become adults. Foster children are three times more likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs, and four times more likely to attempt suicide then combat veterans. More than 30 percent will commit violent crimes, and neglect and/or abuse their own children.
“We created Hope Bags to give hope for brighter tomorrows with love, support, security and dignity while helping the healing process and reducing the amount of trauma experienced when entering foster care,’’ Amy said.