A Year of Living Dangerously

Some facts about the world of our children and teens

www.cppp.org/kidscount

Pray for . . . those who have been arrested or incarcerated

and for teens who have family members in prison.

Over 14,000 ex-offenders return to Harris County annually

Almost 1,000 youth were arrested for violent crime

Pray for . . . those who have been victims of violence

and for those who are violent toward others

141 teens aged 15 – 19 died a violent death

6,883 children experienced child abuse

Pray for . . . those who feel pressured to have sex

52% of Texas youths engaged in sexual intercourse

Texas has the highest birth rates for teens in the nation

In Harris County, 78% of teen-aged mothers were unmarried

Pray for . . . those who find it hard to withstand

other destructive social pressures

37% rode with someone who had been drinking

29% drank heavily themselves

15% admitted to driving a car under the influence of alcohol

Pray for . . . Children who live in poverty

Texas has the highest rate of kids without health insurance

23% of Harris County children live in poverty

Missionaries to the City

Intentional – Know Your Purpose

Incarnational – Be in the Community

Consistent – Keep on Showing Up