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HOW WE HELP FOSTER KIDS OUR STORIES ABOUT BUCKS CO. C&Y

THE NEED

Every child deserves a safe and healthy childhood as well as a loving family. Unfortunately, Bucks County Children and Youth (C&Y) must occasionally remove a child from their home due to parental abuse or neglect and place him or her in a licensed foster home. Other children, in at risk families, receive intensive services and counseling from C and Y while remaining in their own home as Family Preservation is a high priority for C and Y.

In FY 2021-22 we served 7,356 children and teens through foster care placements and in their own homes.

These children are at risk for various reasons: parental substance abuse, inability to cope, neglect, physical or sexual abuse. Studies confirm that children at risk often suffer developmental delays, mental health problems, medical issues and learning disabilities.

C and Y, Foster parents and parents work hard to ensure the health and safety of the children. But these children need more than the bare essentials of life to THRIVE and FLOURISH. These kids blossom through regular involvement in the various “ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Bucks for Kids funds.

The need is NOW!

Childhood is Short. Each day’s experience is crucial to a child’s development. There is no WAITING PERIOD.

Picked for Jury Duty?You can donate your stipend to Bucks for Kids!
Let them know you are designating your stipend to Bucks for Kids and help foster kids in Bucks County.

LETTER FROM The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Nancy larkin taylor

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Bucks for Kids impact:

• Better coping skills to deal with school and relationships

• New experiences and skills that build confidence

• Improved school performance

• Enhanced self-esteem

• Reduced anxiety and depression

• Faster healing from trauma

• Restored trust in adults

• Higher cognitive functioning

• Better self-control

• Hope for a healthy future

• Motivation to complete high school

• Plans for higher education and work

• Ambition to complete high school and plan for employment

Bucks for Kids is the solution!

Help us provide ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES that help build a WHOLE CHILD. In 2022, we awarded over $40,000 for these necessary EXTRAS and for SCHOLARSHIPS.

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» Read about our Kids and their stories

» View our annual Report