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The Opportunity

From 2013-2022 there was an average of 6,551 children waiting to be adopted each year in the State of Texas

6,551

20months

Per year, children who are adopted wait nearly 20 months without a family

In Texas there exist 20,278 Evangelical Protestant churches

20,278

6,933,708

More than 6.9 million Evangelical Protestants call Texas their home

There are 3 churches in Texas for every 1 child that is in permanent custody of the state

3 - 1

1,058 - 1

And there are 1,058 Evangelical Protestants in Texas for every 1 child that is in permanent custody of the state

Greater Risk

Of the 6,551 children who are waiting to be adopted, 25.82% were age 13-17

25.82%

9.54%

Of the 5,332 children who are adopted each year, 9.54% were age 13-17

Each year from 2013-2022, an average of 1,183 children age  13-17 were not adopted

1,183

38months

Children age 13-17 typically wait 38 months before they are adopted or age out of state custody

Click here to see how Kepte is responding to this opportunity.

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