There are 400,000 youth in the foster care system, and yet 50-60% of foster care families quit within the first year, leaving children with deep wounds. There are 400,000 youth in the foster care system, and yet 50-60% of foster care families quit within the first year, leaving children with deep wounds. There are 400,000 youth in the foster care system, and yet 50-60% of foster care families quit within the first year, leaving children with deep wounds.