October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. In 2019, approximately 87,000 children were removed from their home and placed in foster care due to parental substance abuse. Children are the silent victims of an opioid crisis that is separating families and helping fuel a 4.4 percent growth in the nationwide foster care system since 2012.
Volunteers make a difference in these situations. They provide a voice and support to a child who has been neglected due to substance abuse in the home. Fall training is getting underway next week. if you're wanting to volunteer, now is the time! Learn more on our website at www.neincasa.net or call 260-636-6101.
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