Quick Facts
- 17
Children's Bureau grants
were awarded in 2008 to support research on home visiting programs to prevent child maltreatment.
- 15%
decrease in the number of child abuse victims between 2005 and 2009.
- 22%
decrease in the number of children in foster care between 2002 and 2010.
- 17
Abandoned Infants Assistance projects funded by CB
to help infants in families affected by HIV/AIDS.
- 758
letters sent to the White House
in 2010 regarding child welfare issues and answered with CB assistance.
- 174 Individuals & Organizations
across the country have been recognized with Children’s Bureau Adoption Excellence Awards since 2001.
- 408,425
children are in foster care
supported by Children’s Bureau programs and resources.
- 100 years
The Children’s Bureau has been serving the nation’s children since 1912.