CHILD WELFARE CRISIS
Every 40 Seconds,
A Child Goes Missing
Project Milk Carton brings transparency to America's child welfare system. Facts. Data. Action.
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Children Missing Now
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Abuse Victims (2023)
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Child Fatalities
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In Foster Care
Data from 51 states | Last updated: 2026-01-31
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Neglect accounts for 64% of all confirmed child maltreatment cases in America. That's nearly 2 out of every 3 cases.
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