Oasis of Hope
Because every child deserves a home.
Facts & Figures
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An estimated 424,000 children are in foster care in the United States
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There are over 4,000 children in foster care in the state of South Carolina
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South Carolina needs more than 1,000 foster homes
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Median age of children in foster care is 6¹/₂ years old
Out of the children waiting for homes:
2,300+ are 0-2 years old
1,400+ are 3-12 year old
900+ are teens
70% of foster children who age out of the system would like to go to college
Only 3% graduate from college
25% won't graduate from High School
70% of girls will become pregnant before 21
60% of boys have been convicted of a crime
50% will develop substance dependance
20% will instantly be homeless after 18
*Based on 2020 statistics
Benefits of Fostering with Oasis
How Can I Help?
Pray for our ministry
Join us in prayer to grow our ministry
Donate to our mission
Head to our website to give generously
Share our vision on social media
Help us spread our message
Attend a ministry tour
Come see our vision in person
Attend a zoom interest meeting
A no-obligations talk about being foster parent
Invite us to speak at your local business
We would love to tell you more about us
Invite us to your church
Share our ministry with your congregation
Use your gifts and talents to volunteer
God always finds ways for us to give
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As well as making Oasis your Smile Charity, you can find our Charity wish list here
You Won't Do This Alone!
- Medicaid for the foster child
- Daily board rate provided by DSS
- 24-hour on-call support
- Daycare vouchers provided by DSS
- Respite care
- Dedicated experience support team for your family
- Monthly foster care support group
- Service Coordinator for community resources and activities
-Listening ear when you need it
- Family/Friend as an alternative caregiver
(YES, you can have a life!)
Contact Us
Ready to get involved or just want to stay up-to-date with how God is moving at Oasis of Hope? Please contact us!
Call/Text: 864.559.8192