Foster parenting has many benefits for you and children in need. The need for foster parents has never been greater: 213,964 children under 18 in 2020 entered foster care in the United States, totaling a rate of 3 children per 1,000, according to AECF. Catholic Charities Community Services is helping Arizona foster children in need or at risk every day.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, it is estimated that the enrollment rate of three to five-year-old children in education decreased to 84% in 2020. This information is alarming to some individuals since early education can help children get a major head start in life. Therefore, we are here to help you understand the importance of early education and the critical role that it plays in a child's fundamental development.