Fast Facts

• Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
• Over 4 million young people suffer from physical, mental or sexual abuse.
• Tragically, approximately three children die every day as a result of child abuse or neglect. 85% of these children are under the age of six.
• An estimated 1.2 million young people run away, have no home, are thrown out of their homes, or are removed for their own safety each year in the United States.
• Survivors of child abuse and neglect are at greater risk for problems such as low academic achievement, drug use, teen pregnancy and criminal behavior.

• Single mothers head 27% of all U.S. households.
• 2.1 million children in the United States are being raised solely by grandparents.
• In the last five years, the number of married women working outside the home has increased. 38% of married women with children work fulltime.

• A rape occurs in the U.S. once every 1.3 minutes.
• 84% of those raped knew their attacker.
• 57% of rapes occur while couples are on dates.
• One of three girls and one of five boys will be sexually assaulted during their lifetime.
• For every rape that is reported, nine go unreported.

• There are an estimated 22 million Americans suffering from substance abuse or alcoholism.
• 11 million of these same Americans admitted to driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the last year.
• Children of alcoholic parents are four times more likely to become alcoholics themselves.
• 2.6 million youth between the ages of 12-17 reported using an inhalant at least once.
• 67% of new marajuana users are under the age of 18.

• Over 12,000 residents in Gloucester County were connected with social service, medical, home and transportation services through our free hotline.
• Our parenting programs have helped reunite more than 8,000 families.
• Annually, more than 12,540 people learn about bullying’s affect on children, and how to prevent child abuse through our educational workshops.
• Our Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) Program works with more than 750 victims of sexual violence each year, helping them become survivors.
• In one year alone, our shelter facilities provided more than 500 children a safe haven.
• Center For Family Services formed through the merger of three nonprofit organizations in July 2000.
• CFS is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), a national accrediting body of social and behavioral healthcare services.
• CFS serves more than 90,000 people annually through direct service, education, and outreach.
• A nonprofit, 501 (C)(3) organization, CFS operates with an annual budget of more than $20 million and employs more than 400 full and part-time staff.
• CFS has 6 office locations, seven youth shelter facilities, Mother Child Residential, the Domestic Violence Safe House and more than 40 programs providing in-home, school and community outreach services.
• CFS and its programs touch the lives of people across southern New Jersey with programs focusing primarily in Camden and Gloucester counties.