Children in Foster Care

390000

in the US

12000

in Missouri

2000

in the KC Metro

at Drumm Farm

Educational Support

Before Drumm Farm: Children Testing at Grade Level

Children lose 3-6 months in educational attainment for every involuntary move in the system, and on average in Missouri, children move 3-4 times annually.

Only 25% of children test at their grade level when they arrive at Drumm. Because of our Educational Intervention program, after one year at Drumm, 80% test at or above grade level.

After One Year Here: Children Testing at Grade Level

Life After Foster Care

According to ForOthers.com

Of the 23,000 youth who age out of foster care each year…

81% of young men will be incarcerated

81%

71% of women will become pregnant before 21

71%

40% will be homeless within 18 months

40%

97% of young adults will immediately enter chronic poverty

97%

Over 1200 youth experiencing homelessness applied for transitional living through Drumm’s shared TLP application last year for 120 spots available across the entire metro. 31 of the 120 spots are at Drumm Farm.

92% of COMPASS Youth depart Drumm Farm with stable housing, steady employment, and reliable transportation

Mental Health

42% of homeless youth in KC said that they have a mental health disorder

42%

25% of children in foster care attempt suicide

25%

Every youth at Drumm Farm has access to free personalized counseling with licensed therapists on-site.

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Our mission is to provide nurturing and inclusive services and environments that inspire and yield the lifelong success of children, young adults, and families

Our vision is helping children in foster care and young adults who are homeless or aged out of foster care build successful lives by providing programs and services that promote physical and emotional well-being, educational success and personal development.